2,2-Dichloropentanoic acid CAS 18240-68-1

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.18240-68-1
Molecular FormulaC5H8Cl2O2
Molecular Weight171.02 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2,2-Dichloropentanoic acid CAS 18240-68-1 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 171.02 g/mol gives 2,2-Dichloropentanoic acid distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

2,2-Dichloropentanoic acid (CAS 18240-68-1), molecular formula C5H8Cl2O2 and molecular weight 171.02 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Owing to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution, 2,2-Dichloropentanoic acid is typically white to off-white crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 171.02 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. 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.

CATO manufactures 2,2-Dichloropentanoic acid 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 FormulaC5H8Cl2O2
Molecular Weight171.02 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityContains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)1.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1962
Halogen ContentCl-containing

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