(2,5-Dichloro-1,4-phenylene)bis(phenylmethanone) CAS 233744-25-7

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.233744-25-7
Molecular FormulaC20H12Cl2O2
Molecular Weight355.21 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(2,5-Dichloro-1,4-phenylene)bis(phenylmethanone) CAS 233744-25-7 chemical structure

Description

(2,5-Dichloro-1,4-phenylene)bis(phenylmethanone) (CAS 233744-25-7), molecular formula C20H12Cl2O2 and molecular weight 355.21 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Structurally, (2,5-Dichloro-1,4-phenylene)bis(phenylmethanone) (C20H12Cl2O2) contains a steroid core, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 14.0, corresponding to approximately 14 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 355.21 g/mol, it falls into the moderately-high-molecular-weight range. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).

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), (2,5-Dichloro-1,4-phenylene)bis(phenylmethanone) 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 FormulaC20H12Cl2O2
Molecular Weight355.21 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light
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)14.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)2023
Halogen ContentCl-containing

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