5-(2-Chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)furan-2-carbaldehyde CAS 259196-40-2

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.259196-40-2
Molecular FormulaC12H6ClF3O2
Molecular Weight274.62 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

5-(2-Chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)furan-2-carbaldehyde CAS 259196-40-2 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 5-(2-Chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)furan-2-carbaldehyde is closely related to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine/chlorine substitution, an aromatic ring system in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

CATO supplies 5-(2-Chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)furan-2-carbaldehyde (CAS 259196-40-2), a certified reference material (molecular formula C12H6ClF3O2, MW 274.62 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Structurally, 5-(2-Chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)furan-2-carbaldehyde (C12H6ClF3O2) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine/chlorine substitution, an aromatic ring 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 274.62 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. 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 5-(2-Chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)furan-2-carbaldehyde 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 FormulaC12H6ClF3O2
Molecular Weight274.62 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility)
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; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)8.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)2025
Halogen ContentF/Cl-containing

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