| CAS No. | 179990-93-3 |
| Molecular Formula | C9H8F2O |
| Molecular Weight | 170.16 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 170.16 g/mol gives 1-(4-(Difluoromethyl)phenyl)ethan-1-one distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.
CATO supplies 1-(4-(Difluoromethyl)phenyl)ethan-1-one (CAS 179990-93-3), a certified reference material (molecular formula C9H8F2O, MW 170.16 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.
1-(4-(Difluoromethyl)phenyl)ethan-1-one (C9H8F2O) contains a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine substitution, an aromatic ring system. Halogen substitution raises its density and boiling point; these physicochemical properties determine the optimal preparation and storage of its standard solutions. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).
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 1-(4-(Difluoromethyl)phenyl)ethan-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.
| Molecular Formula | C9H8F2O |
| Molecular Weight | 170.16 g/mol |
| Appearance | Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility) |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble) |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 5.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 2008 |
| Halogen Content | F-containing |