| CAS No. | 128426-86-8 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H3F5O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 242.10 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
3-(Difluoromethoxy)-2,4,5-trifluorobenzoic acid (CAS 128426-86-8), molecular formula C8H3F5O3 and molecular weight 242.10 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Structurally, 3-(Difluoromethoxy)-2,4,5-trifluorobenzoic acid (C8H3F5O3) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine 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 242.10 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.
CATO manufactures 3-(Difluoromethoxy)-2,4,5-trifluorobenzoic acid 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 | C8H3F5O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 242.10 g/mol |
| Appearance | Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility) |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store in a cool place (≤25°C), keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 5.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1993 |
| Halogen Content | F-containing |