1-(Benzyloxy)-2-(chloromethyl)benzene CAS 23915-08-4

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.23915-08-4
Molecular FormulaC14H13ClO
Molecular Weight232.71 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

1-(Benzyloxy)-2-(chloromethyl)benzene CAS 23915-08-4 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.

1-(Benzyloxy)-2-(chloromethyl)benzene (CAS 23915-08-4), molecular formula C14H13ClO and molecular weight 232.71 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Structurally, 1-(Benzyloxy)-2-(chloromethyl)benzene (C14H13ClO) contains a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution, a polycyclic aromatic system. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 8.0, corresponding to approximately 8 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 232.71 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.

CATO manufactures 1-(Benzyloxy)-2-(chloromethyl)benzene 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.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC14H13ClO
Molecular Weight232.71 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)8.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1963
Halogen ContentCl-containing

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