2-(2,6-Difluorophenyl)-2-oxoacetic acid CAS 132115-70-9

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.132115-70-9
Molecular FormulaC8H4F2O3
Molecular Weight186.11 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-(2,6-Difluorophenyl)-2-oxoacetic acid CAS 132115-70-9 chemical structure

Description

As a certified reference material (CRM), 2-(2,6-Difluorophenyl)-2-oxoacetic 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.

CATO supplies 2-(2,6-Difluorophenyl)-2-oxoacetic acid (CAS 132115-70-9), a certified reference material (molecular formula C8H4F2O3, MW 186.11 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Based on its molecular formula C8H4F2O3, 2-(2,6-Difluorophenyl)-2-oxoacetic acid contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine substitution, an aromatic ring system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 186.11 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. 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.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC8H4F2O3
Molecular Weight186.11 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)6.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1994
Halogen ContentF-containing

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