2,5-Dichloro-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde CAS 27164-10-9

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.27164-10-9
Molecular FormulaC7H4Cl2O2
Molecular Weight191.01 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2,5-Dichloro-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde CAS 27164-10-9 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 2,5-Dichloro-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde is closely related to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution, an aromatic ring system in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

2,5-Dichloro-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde (CAS 27164-10-9), molecular formula C7H4Cl2O2 and molecular weight 191.01 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Structurally, 2,5-Dichloro-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde (C7H4Cl2O2) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution, an aromatic ring system. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 5.0, corresponding to approximately 5 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 191.01 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.

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

CATO manufactures 2,5-Dichloro-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde 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 FormulaC7H4Cl2O2
Molecular Weight191.01 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)5.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1964
Halogen ContentCl-containing

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