(3-(4-Chlorophenyl)-5-methylbenzofuran-2-yl)methanol CAS 1956380-76-9

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.1956380-76-9
Molecular FormulaC16H13ClO2
Molecular Weight272.73 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(3-(4-Chlorophenyl)-5-methylbenzofuran-2-yl)methanol CAS 1956380-76-9 chemical structure

Description

Based on its molecular formula C16H13ClO2, (3-(4-Chlorophenyl)-5-methylbenzofuran-2-yl)methanol 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 272.73 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).

(3-(4-Chlorophenyl)-5-methylbenzofuran-2-yl)methanol (CAS 1956380-76-9), molecular formula C16H13ClO2 and molecular weight 272.73 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

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 (3-(4-Chlorophenyl)-5-methylbenzofuran-2-yl)methanol 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 FormulaC16H13ClO2
Molecular Weight272.73 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
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)10.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1996
Halogen ContentCl-containing

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