1,2-Bis(2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)ethane CAS 287172-66-1

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.287172-66-1
Molecular FormulaC16H12F6
Molecular Weight318.26 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

1,2-Bis(2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)ethane CAS 287172-66-1 chemical structure

Description

The assigned purity is verified by mass-balance and quantitative NMR (qNMR) approaches, with the expanded uncertainty reported at a 95% confidence level (k=2). Batch homogeneity and stability are independently assessed for every lot.

1,2-Bis(2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)ethane (CAS 287172-66-1) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C16H12F6 and a molecular weight of 318.26 g/mol.

Structurally, 1,2-Bis(2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)ethane (C16H12F6) contains fluorine 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 318.26 g/mol, it falls into the moderately-high-molecular-weight range. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).

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

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC16H12F6
Molecular Weight318.26 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light
Solubility (reference)Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)8.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)2025
Halogen ContentF-containing

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