(Z)-2-Chloro-3-(chloromethyl)-2-butenedioic acid CAS 215226-74-7

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.215226-74-7
Molecular FormulaC5H4Cl2O4
Molecular Weight198.99 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(Z)-2-Chloro-3-(chloromethyl)-2-butenedioic acid CAS 215226-74-7 chemical structure

Description

Under current pharmacopoeial and regulatory frameworks, quality-control requirements for this class of reference material explicitly involve the control of targets including (Z)-2-Chloro-3-(chloromethyl)-2-butenedioic acid.

CATO supplies (Z)-2-Chloro-3-(chloromethyl)-2-butenedioic acid (CAS 215226-74-7), a certified reference material (molecular formula C5H4Cl2O4, MW 198.99 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Structurally, (Z)-2-Chloro-3-(chloromethyl)-2-butenedioic acid (C5H4Cl2O4) contains a carbohydrate-derived structure, chlorine substitution. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 3.0, corresponding to approximately 3 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 198.99 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. 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.

As a certified reference material (CRM), (Z)-2-Chloro-3-(chloromethyl)-2-butenedioic acid 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 FormulaC5H4Cl2O4
Molecular Weight198.99 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)3.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
CAS Registry Year (est.)2018
Halogen ContentCl-containing

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