2-(5-Chloro-2-oxopyridin-1(2H)-yl)acetonitrile CAS 124432-35-5

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.124432-35-5
Molecular FormulaC7H5ClN2O
Molecular Weight168.58 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-(5-Chloro-2-oxopyridin-1(2H)-yl)acetonitrile CAS 124432-35-5 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 168.58 g/mol gives 2-(5-Chloro-2-oxopyridin-1(2H)-yl)acetonitrile distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

2-(5-Chloro-2-oxopyridin-1(2H)-yl)acetonitrile (CAS 124432-35-5), molecular formula C7H5ClN2O and molecular weight 168.58 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Owing to an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution, an aromatic ring system, 2-(5-Chloro-2-oxopyridin-1(2H)-yl)acetonitrile is typically off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 168.58 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.

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

As a certified reference material (CRM), 2-(5-Chloro-2-oxopyridin-1(2H)-yl)acetonitrile 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 FormulaC7H5ClN2O
Molecular Weight168.58 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, faint amine-like odor)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)6.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1992
Halogen ContentCl-containing
Nitrogen Atoms2

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