(4-(Benzyloxy)-3-chloro-2-methylphenyl)methanol CAS 2635937-75-4

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.2635937-75-4
Molecular FormulaC15H15ClO2
Molecular Weight262.73 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(4-(Benzyloxy)-3-chloro-2-methylphenyl)methanol CAS 2635937-75-4 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of (4-(Benzyloxy)-3-chloro-2-methylphenyl)methanol is closely related to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution, a polycyclic aromatic system in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

(4-(Benzyloxy)-3-chloro-2-methylphenyl)methanol (CAS 2635937-75-4) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C15H15ClO2 and a molecular weight of 262.73 g/mol.

Structurally, (4-(Benzyloxy)-3-chloro-2-methylphenyl)methanol (C15H15ClO2) contains a carboxylic acid group, 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 262.73 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.

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.

As a certified reference material (CRM), (4-(Benzyloxy)-3-chloro-2-methylphenyl)methanol 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 FormulaC15H15ClO2
Molecular Weight262.73 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor)
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.)2001
Halogen ContentCl-containing

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