| CAS No. | 306-83-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C2HCl2F3 |
| Molecular Weight | 152.93 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 152.93 g/mol gives 2,2-Dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane (Freon #123) distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.
2,2-Dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane (Freon #123) (CAS 306-83-2), molecular formula C2HCl2F3 and molecular weight 152.93 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Owing to fluorine/chlorine substitution, 2,2-Dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane (Freon #123) is typically white to off-white crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 152.93 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.
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), 2,2-Dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane (Freon #123) 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.
| Molecular Formula | C2HCl2F3 |
| Molecular Weight | 152.93 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO |
| Stability | Stable under recommended storage conditions |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 0.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1957 |
| Halogen Content | F/Cl-containing |