4-Fluoro-3-(naphthalen-2-yl)benzoic acid CAS 1261911-29-8

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.1261911-29-8
Molecular FormulaC17H11FO2
Molecular Weight266.27 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

4-Fluoro-3-(naphthalen-2-yl)benzoic acid CAS 1261911-29-8 chemical structure

Description

4-Fluoro-3-(naphthalen-2-yl)benzoic acid (CAS 1261911-29-8), molecular formula C17H11FO2 and molecular weight 266.27 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C17H11FO2, 4-Fluoro-3-(naphthalen-2-yl)benzoic acid contains a steroid core, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine substitution; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 266.27 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).

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), 4-Fluoro-3-(naphthalen-2-yl)benzoic acid 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 FormulaC17H11FO2
Molecular Weight266.27 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)12.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1990
Halogen ContentF-containing

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