Methyl 2-chloro-4-(3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)benzoate CAS 1820711-92-9

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.1820711-92-9
Molecular FormulaC16H15ClO4
Molecular Weight306.74 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Methyl 2-chloro-4-(3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)benzoate CAS 1820711-92-9 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 306.74 g/mol gives Methyl 2-chloro-4-(3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)benzoate distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

Methyl 2-chloro-4-(3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)benzoate (CAS 1820711-92-9), molecular formula C16H15ClO4 and molecular weight 306.74 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Structurally, Methyl 2-chloro-4-(3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)benzoate (C16H15ClO4) contains a flavonoid core, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution. 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 306.74 g/mol, it falls into the moderately-high-molecular-weight range. The presence of an aromatic ring or conjugated system gives the compound characteristic absorption bands in the UV-Vis region, making it well suited to UV or diode-array detection (DAD).

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-(3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)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 FormulaC16H15ClO4
Molecular Weight306.74 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor)
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 ContentCl-containing

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