2-(2-Chlorophenyl)-2-hydroxyacetonitrile CAS 13312-84-0

Purity Technical GradeIn StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.13312-84-0
Molecular FormulaC8H6ClNO
Molecular Weight167.59 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-(2-Chlorophenyl)-2-hydroxyacetonitrile CAS 13312-84-0 chemical structure

Description

Under current pharmacopoeial and regulatory frameworks, quality-control requirements for this class of reference material explicitly involve the control of targets including 2-(2-Chlorophenyl)-2-hydroxyacetonitrile.

2-(2-Chlorophenyl)-2-hydroxyacetonitrile (CAS 13312-84-0), molecular formula C8H6ClNO and molecular weight 167.59 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C8H6ClNO, 2-(2-Chlorophenyl)-2-hydroxyacetonitrile contains a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic scaffold, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 167.59 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.

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-(2-Chlorophenyl)-2-hydroxyacetonitrile 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 FormulaC8H6ClNO
Molecular Weight167.59 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, faint amine-like odor)
PurityTechnical Grade
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)6.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1960
Halogen ContentCl-containing
Nitrogen Atoms1

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