| CAS No. | 2367002-58-0 |
| Molecular Formula | C16H15ClO4 |
| Molecular Weight | 306.74 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
2-(5-Chloro-2-((4-methoxybenzyl)oxy)phenyl)acetic acid (CAS 2367002-58-0), molecular formula C16H15ClO4 and molecular weight 306.74 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Based on its molecular formula C16H15ClO4, 2-(5-Chloro-2-((4-methoxybenzyl)oxy)phenyl)acetic acid contains a flavonoid core, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 306.74 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.
CATO manufactures 2-(5-Chloro-2-((4-methoxybenzyl)oxy)phenyl)acetic acid 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.
| Molecular Formula | C16H15ClO4 |
| Molecular Weight | 306.74 g/mol |
| Appearance | Pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor) |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 9.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1999 |
| Halogen Content | Cl-containing |