(3E)-1,1,1-Trichloro-4-ethoxy-3-methylbut-3-en-2-one CAS 121781-57-5

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.121781-57-5
Molecular FormulaC7H9Cl3O2
Molecular Weight231.50 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(3E)-1,1,1-Trichloro-4-ethoxy-3-methylbut-3-en-2-one CAS 121781-57-5 chemical structure

Description

This reference standard is suitable for quantitative analysis on major chromatographic platforms including HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS, serving as an external calibration standard or a system suitability test reference material.

(3E)-1,1,1-Trichloro-4-ethoxy-3-methylbut-3-en-2-one (CAS 121781-57-5), molecular formula C7H9Cl3O2 and molecular weight 231.50 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Owing to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution, (3E)-1,1,1-Trichloro-4-ethoxy-3-methylbut-3-en-2-one is typically white to off-white crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 231.50 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.

As a certified reference material (CRM), (3E)-1,1,1-Trichloro-4-ethoxy-3-methylbut-3-en-2-one meets the metrological traceability requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories. Batch-to-batch consistency is monitored via control charts to guarantee comparable assigned values across lots.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC7H9Cl3O2
Molecular Weight231.50 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at room temperature, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityContains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)2.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1991
Halogen ContentCl-containing

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