2,3-Dichloro-6-methylbenzaldehyde CAS 1804516-08-2

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.1804516-08-2
Molecular FormulaC8H6Cl2O
Molecular Weight189.04 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2,3-Dichloro-6-methylbenzaldehyde CAS 1804516-08-2 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 2,3-Dichloro-6-methylbenzaldehyde is closely related to a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution, an aromatic ring system in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

2,3-Dichloro-6-methylbenzaldehyde (CAS 1804516-08-2), molecular formula C8H6Cl2O and molecular weight 189.04 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C8H6Cl2O, 2,3-Dichloro-6-methylbenzaldehyde contains a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution, an aromatic ring system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 189.04 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), 2,3-Dichloro-6-methylbenzaldehyde 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.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC8H6Cl2O
Molecular Weight189.04 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)5.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1995
Halogen ContentCl-containing

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