4-Chloro-3-(hydroxymethyl)-5-methylphenol CAS 1308651-26-4

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.1308651-26-4
Molecular FormulaC8H9ClO2
Molecular Weight172.61 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

4-Chloro-3-(hydroxymethyl)-5-methylphenol CAS 1308651-26-4 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 4-Chloro-3-(hydroxymethyl)-5-methylphenol is closely related to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution, an aromatic ring system in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

4-Chloro-3-(hydroxymethyl)-5-methylphenol (CAS 1308651-26-4), molecular formula C8H9ClO2 and molecular weight 172.61 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C8H9ClO2, 4-Chloro-3-(hydroxymethyl)-5-methylphenol contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution, an aromatic ring system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 172.61 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).

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 4-Chloro-3-(hydroxymethyl)-5-methylphenol 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 FormulaC8H9ClO2
Molecular Weight172.61 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, 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)4.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1990
Halogen ContentCl-containing

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