1,7-Dichloro-1,1,3,3,5,5,7,7-octamethyltetrasiloxane CAS 2474-02-4

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.2474-02-4
Molecular FormulaC8H24Cl2O3Si4
Molecular Weight351.52 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

1,7-Dichloro-1,1,3,3,5,5,7,7-octamethyltetrasiloxane CAS 2474-02-4 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 351.52 g/mol gives 1,7-Dichloro-1,1,3,3,5,5,7,7-octamethyltetrasiloxane distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

1,7-Dichloro-1,1,3,3,5,5,7,7-octamethyltetrasiloxane (CAS 2474-02-4), molecular formula C8H24Cl2O3Si4 and molecular weight 351.52 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

The molecular framework of 1,7-Dichloro-1,1,3,3,5,5,7,7-octamethyltetrasiloxane (C8H24Cl2O3Si4) is characterized by a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution. In reversed-phase chromatography, its retention is governed primarily by the polarity and ionization state of its functional groups, which provides a practical basis for HPLC-UV/DAD or LC-MS method development. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.

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), 1,7-Dichloro-1,1,3,3,5,5,7,7-octamethyltetrasiloxane 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 FormulaC8H24Cl2O3Si4
Molecular Weight351.52 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore in a cool place (≤25°C), keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO
StabilityHygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)-4.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1957
Halogen ContentCl-containing

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