2-Hydroxy-2-(trifluoromethyl)butyronitrile CAS 203302-91-4

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.203302-91-4
Molecular FormulaC5H6F3NO
Molecular Weight153.10 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-Hydroxy-2-(trifluoromethyl)butyronitrile CAS 203302-91-4 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 2-Hydroxy-2-(trifluoromethyl)butyronitrile is closely related to an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine substitution in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

2-Hydroxy-2-(trifluoromethyl)butyronitrile (CAS 203302-91-4) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C5H6F3NO and a molecular weight of 153.10 g/mol.

Based on its molecular formula C5H6F3NO, 2-Hydroxy-2-(trifluoromethyl)butyronitrile contains an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine substitution; these features give the compound characteristic functional-group stretching vibrations in infrared spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 153.10 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. 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-Hydroxy-2-(trifluoromethyl)butyronitrile 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 FormulaC5H6F3NO
Molecular Weight153.10 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityLight-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)2.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)2015
Halogen ContentF-containing
Nitrogen Atoms1

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