5-Chloro-3-methyl-2,3-dihydrobenzofuran-2-carboxylic acid CAS 230293-44-4

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.230293-44-4
Molecular FormulaC10H9ClO3
Molecular Weight212.63 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

5-Chloro-3-methyl-2,3-dihydrobenzofuran-2-carboxylic acid CAS 230293-44-4 chemical structure

Description

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.

5-Chloro-3-methyl-2,3-dihydrobenzofuran-2-carboxylic acid (CAS 230293-44-4), molecular formula C10H9ClO3 and molecular weight 212.63 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Structurally, 5-Chloro-3-methyl-2,3-dihydrobenzofuran-2-carboxylic acid (C10H9ClO3) 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 212.63 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. The high carbon-to-hydrogen ratio imparts good lipophilicity, allowing liquid-liquid extraction with non-polar solvents such as n-hexane or ethyl acetate.

As a certified reference material (CRM), 5-Chloro-3-methyl-2,3-dihydrobenzofuran-2-carboxylic 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 FormulaC10H9ClO3
Molecular Weight212.63 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; 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.)2022
Halogen ContentCl-containing

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