5-Chloro-2-methoxy-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzaldehyde CAS 1235841-30-1

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.1235841-30-1
Molecular FormulaC9H6ClF3O2
Molecular Weight238.59 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

5-Chloro-2-methoxy-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzaldehyde CAS 1235841-30-1 chemical structure

Description

Structurally, 5-Chloro-2-methoxy-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzaldehyde (C9H6ClF3O2) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine/chlorine substitution, an aromatic ring system. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 5.0, corresponding to approximately 5 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 238.59 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).

5-Chloro-2-methoxy-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzaldehyde (CAS 1235841-30-1), molecular formula C9H6ClF3O2 and molecular weight 238.59 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

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.

CATO manufactures 5-Chloro-2-methoxy-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzaldehyde under ISO 17034:2016 accreditation with dual CNAS and ANAB accreditation. Each batch is characterized by orthogonal methods and supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA), ensuring metrological traceability.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC9H6ClF3O2
Molecular Weight238.59 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, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)5.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1990
Halogen ContentF/Cl-containing

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