(Z)-Methyl 3-(4-chlorophenyl)acrylate CAS 20754-24-9

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.20754-24-9
Molecular FormulaC10H9ClO2
Molecular Weight196.63 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(Z)-Methyl 3-(4-chlorophenyl)acrylate CAS 20754-24-9 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of (Z)-Methyl 3-(4-chlorophenyl)acrylate is closely related to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution, an aromatic ring system in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

(Z)-Methyl 3-(4-chlorophenyl)acrylate (CAS 20754-24-9), molecular formula C10H9ClO2 and molecular weight 196.63 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Structurally, (Z)-Methyl 3-(4-chlorophenyl)acrylate (C10H9ClO2) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution, an aromatic ring system. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 6.0, corresponding to approximately 6 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 196.63 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).

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 (Z)-Methyl 3-(4-chlorophenyl)acrylate 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 FormulaC10H9ClO2
Molecular Weight196.63 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale 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)6.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1962
Halogen ContentCl-containing

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