Methyl 2-(3-fluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)acetate CAS 300355-64-0
| CAS No. | 300355-64-0 |
| Molecular Formula | C10H8F4O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 236.16 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
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.
Methyl 2-(3-fluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)acetate (CAS 300355-64-0), molecular formula C10H8F4O2 and molecular weight 236.16 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Based on its molecular formula C10H8F4O2, Methyl 2-(3-fluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)acetate contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine substitution, an aromatic ring system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 236.16 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.
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 Formula | C10H8F4O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 236.16 g/mol |
| Appearance | Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility) |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at room temperature, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 5.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 2025 |
| Halogen Content | F-containing |
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