5,6-Dichloro-2-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole CAS 2338-25-2

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.2338-25-2
Molecular FormulaC8H3Cl2F3N2
Molecular Weight255.02 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

5,6-Dichloro-2-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole CAS 2338-25-2 chemical structure

Description

CATO manufactures 5,6-Dichloro-2-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole under ISO 17034:2016 accreditation with dual CNAS and ANAB accreditation. Each batch is characterized by orthogonal methods and supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA), ensuring metrological traceability.

CATO supplies 5,6-Dichloro-2-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole (CAS 2338-25-2), a certified reference material (molecular formula C8H3Cl2F3N2, MW 255.02 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Based on its molecular formula C8H3Cl2F3N2, 5,6-Dichloro-2-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole contains a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic scaffold, a nitrile group, fluorine/chlorine substitution; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 255.02 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.

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.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC8H3Cl2F3N2
Molecular Weight255.02 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, faint amine-like odor, low volatility)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)6.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1957
Halogen ContentF/Cl-containing
Nitrogen Atoms2

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