| CAS No. | 1740-67-6 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H8ClNO |
| Molecular Weight | 133.58 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
CATO supplies 3-(2-Chloroethoxy)propanenitrile (CAS 1740-67-6), a certified reference material (molecular formula C5H8ClNO, MW 133.58 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.
Based on its molecular formula C5H8ClNO, 3-(2-Chloroethoxy)propanenitrile contains an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution; these features give the compound characteristic functional-group stretching vibrations in infrared spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 133.58 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.
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.
CATO manufactures 3-(2-Chloroethoxy)propanenitrile 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.
| Molecular Formula | C5H8ClNO |
| Molecular Weight | 133.58 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble) |
| Stability | Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 2.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1957 |
| Halogen Content | Cl-containing |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 1 |