| CAS No. | 17062-87-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C10H2Cl6 |
| Molecular Weight | 334.84 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 334.84 g/mol gives 1,2,3,6,7,8-Hexachloronaphthalene distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.
CATO supplies 1,2,3,6,7,8-Hexachloronaphthalene (CAS 17062-87-2), a certified reference material (molecular formula C10H2Cl6, MW 334.84 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.
Based on its molecular formula C10H2Cl6, 1,2,3,6,7,8-Hexachloronaphthalene contains chlorine substitution, an aromatic ring system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 334.84 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.
As a certified reference material (CRM), 1,2,3,6,7,8-Hexachloronaphthalene 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.
| Molecular Formula | C10H2Cl6 |
| Molecular Weight | 334.84 g/mol |
| Appearance | Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility) |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 7.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1961 |
| Halogen Content | Cl-containing |