2,6-Dichloro-4-methoxyphenol CAS 2423-72-5
| CAS No. | 2423-72-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C7H6Cl2O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 193.03 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Chemical Structure
Description
Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 193.03 g/mol gives 2,6-Dichloro-4-methoxyphenol distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.
2,6-Dichloro-4-methoxyphenol (CAS 2423-72-5), molecular formula C7H6Cl2O2 and molecular weight 193.03 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Based on its molecular formula C7H6Cl2O2, 2,6-Dichloro-4-methoxyphenol contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution, an aromatic ring system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 193.03 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. The presence of an aromatic ring or conjugated system gives the compound characteristic absorption bands in the UV-Vis region, making it well suited to UV or diode-array detection (DAD).
Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.
As a certified reference material (CRM), 2,6-Dichloro-4-methoxyphenol 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 Formula | C7H6Cl2O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 193.03 g/mol |
| Appearance | Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility) |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble) |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 4.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1957 |
| Halogen Content | Cl-containing |
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