Methyl 2-chloro-4-[3-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl]benzoate CAS 1820704-79-7

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.1820704-79-7
Molecular FormulaC15H10ClF3O3
Molecular Weight330.69 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Methyl 2-chloro-4-[3-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl]benzoate CAS 1820704-79-7 chemical structure

Description

Methyl 2-chloro-4-[3-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl]benzoate (CAS 1820704-79-7), molecular formula C15H10ClF3O3 and molecular weight 330.69 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Structurally, Methyl 2-chloro-4-[3-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl]benzoate (C15H10ClF3O3) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine/chlorine substitution, a polycyclic aromatic system. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 9.0, corresponding to approximately 9 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 330.69 g/mol, it falls into the moderately-high-molecular-weight range. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.

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.

As a certified reference material (CRM), Methyl 2-chloro-4-[3-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl]benzoate 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 FormulaC15H10ClF3O3
Molecular Weight330.69 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
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 ContentF/Cl-containing

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