3-(4-Chlorophenyl)-2-phenylpropanoic acid CAS 2901-30-6

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.2901-30-6
Molecular FormulaC15H13ClO2
Molecular Weight260.72 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

3-(4-Chlorophenyl)-2-phenylpropanoic acid CAS 2901-30-6 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 3-(4-Chlorophenyl)-2-phenylpropanoic acid 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.

3-(4-Chlorophenyl)-2-phenylpropanoic acid (CAS 2901-30-6) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C15H13ClO2 and a molecular weight of 260.72 g/mol.

Based on its molecular formula C15H13ClO2, 3-(4-Chlorophenyl)-2-phenylpropanoic acid contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution, a polycyclic aromatic system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 260.72 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. 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.

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.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC15H13ClO2
Molecular Weight260.72 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)9.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1957
Halogen ContentCl-containing

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