| CAS No. | 219534-95-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C4H2ClF3N2 |
| Molecular Weight | 170.52 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 170.52 g/mol gives 5-Chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-imidazole distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.
CATO supplies 5-Chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-imidazole (CAS 219534-95-9), a certified reference material (molecular formula C4H2ClF3N2, MW 170.52 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.
Based on its molecular formula C4H2ClF3N2, 5-Chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-imidazole contains a nitrile group, fluorine/chlorine substitution; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 170.52 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.
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-Chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-imidazole 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.
| Molecular Formula | C4H2ClF3N2 |
| Molecular Weight | 170.52 g/mol |
| Appearance | White to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, faint amine-like odor, low volatility) |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 3.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 2019 |
| Halogen Content | F/Cl-containing |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 2 |