5-Fluoro-2-(methylsulphonyl)benzyl alcohol CAS 304649-77-2

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.304649-77-2
Molecular FormulaC8H9FO3S
Molecular Weight204.22 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

5-Fluoro-2-(methylsulphonyl)benzyl alcohol CAS 304649-77-2 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 5-Fluoro-2-(methylsulphonyl)benzyl alcohol is closely related to a sulfone group, a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine substitution, an aromatic ring system in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

5-Fluoro-2-(methylsulphonyl)benzyl alcohol (CAS 304649-77-2) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C8H9FO3S and a molecular weight of 204.22 g/mol.

Based on its molecular formula C8H9FO3S, 5-Fluoro-2-(methylsulphonyl)benzyl alcohol contains a sulfone group, 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 204.22 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).

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-Fluoro-2-(methylsulphonyl)benzyl alcohol 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.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC8H9FO3S
Molecular Weight204.22 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore in a cool place (≤25°C), keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)4.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)2025
Halogen ContentF-containing
Sulfur Atoms1

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