1-Chloro-2-(chloromethyl)-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzene CAS 1228898-68-7

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.1228898-68-7
Molecular FormulaC8H5Cl2F3
Molecular Weight229.03 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

1-Chloro-2-(chloromethyl)-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzene CAS 1228898-68-7 chemical structure

Description

CATO supplies 1-Chloro-2-(chloromethyl)-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzene (CAS 1228898-68-7), a certified reference material (molecular formula C8H5Cl2F3, MW 229.03 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Structurally, 1-Chloro-2-(chloromethyl)-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzene (C8H5Cl2F3) contains fluorine/chlorine substitution, an aromatic ring system. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 4.0, corresponding to approximately 4 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 229.03 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.

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.

As a certified reference material (CRM), 1-Chloro-2-(chloromethyl)-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzene 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 FormulaC8H5Cl2F3
Molecular Weight229.03 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at room temperature, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)4.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1990
Halogen ContentF/Cl-containing

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