5-(Chloromethyl)benzo[b]thiophene CAS 20532-35-8

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.20532-35-8
Molecular FormulaC9H7ClS
Molecular Weight182.67 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

5-(Chloromethyl)benzo[b]thiophene CAS 20532-35-8 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 182.67 g/mol gives 5-(Chloromethyl)benzo[b]thiophene distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

CATO supplies 5-(Chloromethyl)benzo[b]thiophene (CAS 20532-35-8), a certified reference material (molecular formula C9H7ClS, MW 182.67 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Based on its molecular formula C9H7ClS, 5-(Chloromethyl)benzo[b]thiophene contains sulfur-containing functionality, chlorine substitution, an aromatic ring system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 182.67 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. 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).

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

As a certified reference material (CRM), 5-(Chloromethyl)benzo[b]thiophene 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 FormulaC9H7ClS
Molecular Weight182.67 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)6.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1962
Halogen ContentCl-containing
Sulfur Atoms1

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