| CAS No. | 1261920-40-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C13H10ClFO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 252.67 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 252.67 g/mol gives 2-Chloro-4-(4-fluoro-3-methoxyphenyl)phenol distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.
2-Chloro-4-(4-fluoro-3-methoxyphenyl)phenol (CAS 1261920-40-4), molecular formula C13H10ClFO2 and molecular weight 252.67 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Owing to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine/chlorine substitution, an aromatic ring system, 2-Chloro-4-(4-fluoro-3-methoxyphenyl)phenol is typically pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 252.67 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.
CATO manufactures 2-Chloro-4-(4-fluoro-3-methoxyphenyl)phenol 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.
| Molecular Formula | C13H10ClFO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 252.67 g/mol |
| Appearance | Pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility) |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 8.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1990 |
| Halogen Content | F/Cl-containing |