| CAS No. | 27414-57-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C16H14Cl2 |
| Molecular Weight | 277.19 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
5,12-Dichlorotricyclo[8.2.2.24,7]hexadeca-4,6,10,12,13,15-hexaene (CAS 27414-57-9) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C16H14Cl2 and a molecular weight of 277.19 g/mol.
Based on its molecular formula C16H14Cl2, 5,12-Dichlorotricyclo[8.2.2.24,7]hexadeca-4,6,10,12,13,15-hexaene contains chlorine substitution, a polycyclic aromatic system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 277.19 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. 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), 5,12-Dichlorotricyclo[8.2.2.24,7]hexadeca-4,6,10,12,13,15-hexaene 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.
| Molecular Formula | C16H14Cl2 |
| Molecular Weight | 277.19 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 9.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1964 |
| Halogen Content | Cl-containing |