(2E,7E)-2,7-Bis[(4-chlorophenyl)methylidene]cycloheptan-1-one CAS 140401-79-2

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.140401-79-2
Molecular FormulaC21H18Cl2O
Molecular Weight357.27 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(2E,7E)-2,7-Bis[(4-chlorophenyl)methylidene]cycloheptan-1-one CAS 140401-79-2 chemical structure

Description

(2E,7E)-2,7-Bis[(4-chlorophenyl)methylidene]cycloheptan-1-one (CAS 140401-79-2) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C21H18Cl2O and a molecular weight of 357.27 g/mol.

Based on its molecular formula C21H18Cl2O, (2E,7E)-2,7-Bis[(4-chlorophenyl)methylidene]cycloheptan-1-one contains a steroid core, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 357.27 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. The presence of an aromatic ring or conjugated system gives the compound characteristic absorption bands in the UV-Vis region, making it well suited to UV or diode-array detection (DAD).

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 (2E,7E)-2,7-Bis[(4-chlorophenyl)methylidene]cycloheptan-1-one 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 FormulaC21H18Cl2O
Molecular Weight357.27 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light
Solubility (reference)Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)12.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1997
Halogen ContentCl-containing

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