2-(2-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl)propanal CAS 21235-72-3

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.21235-72-3
Molecular FormulaC10H9F3O
Molecular Weight202.17 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-(2-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl)propanal CAS 21235-72-3 chemical structure

Description

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

2-(2-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl)propanal (CAS 21235-72-3) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C10H9F3O and a molecular weight of 202.17 g/mol.

Based on its molecular formula C10H9F3O, 2-(2-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl)propanal contains a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine substitution, an aromatic ring system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 202.17 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).

As a certified reference material (CRM), 2-(2-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl)propanal 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 FormulaC10H9F3O
Molecular Weight202.17 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at room temperature, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)5.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1963
Halogen ContentF-containing

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