Methyl 3-chloro-5-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)benzoate CAS 1820703-24-9

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.1820703-24-9
Molecular FormulaC14H9Cl3O2
Molecular Weight315.58 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Methyl 3-chloro-5-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)benzoate CAS 1820703-24-9 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of Methyl 3-chloro-5-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)benzoate is closely related to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution, a polycyclic aromatic system in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

Methyl 3-chloro-5-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)benzoate (CAS 1820703-24-9), molecular formula C14H9Cl3O2 and molecular weight 315.58 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C14H9Cl3O2, Methyl 3-chloro-5-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)benzoate contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution, a polycyclic aromatic system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 315.58 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. The high carbon-to-hydrogen ratio imparts good lipophilicity, allowing liquid-liquid extraction with non-polar solvents such as n-hexane or ethyl acetate.

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 Methyl 3-chloro-5-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)benzoate 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 FormulaC14H9Cl3O2
Molecular Weight315.58 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light
Solubility (reference)Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)9.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1995
Halogen ContentCl-containing

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