| CAS No. | 303149-38-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C21H16ClN3O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 393.82 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
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2-(3-Chlorophenyl)-1-((4-methylbenzyl)oxy)-6-nitro-1H-benzo[d]imidazole (CAS 303149-38-4), molecular formula C21H16ClN3O3 and molecular weight 393.82 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Owing to a steroid core, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution, 2-(3-Chlorophenyl)-1-((4-methylbenzyl)oxy)-6-nitro-1H-benzo[d]imidazole is typically pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 393.82 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. The presence of an aromatic ring or conjugated system gives the compound characteristic absorption bands in the UV-Vis region, making it well suited to UV or diode-array detection (DAD).
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.
| Molecular Formula | C21H16ClN3O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 393.82 g/mol |
| Appearance | Pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor) |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 15.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 2025 |
| Halogen Content | Cl-containing |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 3 |