4,5-bis-(Chloromethyl)-1,3-dioxolan-2-one CAS 1487-64-5

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.1487-64-5
Molecular FormulaC5H6Cl2O3
Molecular Weight185.01 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

4,5-bis-(Chloromethyl)-1,3-dioxolan-2-one CAS 1487-64-5 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 185.01 g/mol gives 4,5-bis-(Chloromethyl)-1,3-dioxolan-2-one distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

4,5-bis-(Chloromethyl)-1,3-dioxolan-2-one (CAS 1487-64-5) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C5H6Cl2O3 and a molecular weight of 185.01 g/mol.

Owing to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution, 4,5-bis-(Chloromethyl)-1,3-dioxolan-2-one is typically white to off-white crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 185.01 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.

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 4,5-bis-(Chloromethyl)-1,3-dioxolan-2-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 FormulaC5H6Cl2O3
Molecular Weight185.01 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityHygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)2.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1957
Halogen ContentCl-containing

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