(5,7-Dichloro-3-methylbenzofuran-2-yl)(4-fluorophenyl)methanone CAS 306979-05-5

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.306979-05-5
Molecular FormulaC16H9Cl2FO2
Molecular Weight323.15 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(5,7-Dichloro-3-methylbenzofuran-2-yl)(4-fluorophenyl)methanone CAS 306979-05-5 chemical structure

Description

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.

(5,7-Dichloro-3-methylbenzofuran-2-yl)(4-fluorophenyl)methanone (CAS 306979-05-5), molecular formula C16H9Cl2FO2 and molecular weight 323.15 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Structurally, (5,7-Dichloro-3-methylbenzofuran-2-yl)(4-fluorophenyl)methanone (C16H9Cl2FO2) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine/chlorine substitution, a polycyclic aromatic system. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 11.0, corresponding to approximately 11 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 323.15 g/mol, it falls into the moderately-high-molecular-weight range. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).

CATO manufactures (5,7-Dichloro-3-methylbenzofuran-2-yl)(4-fluorophenyl)methanone under ISO 17034:2016 accreditation with dual CNAS and ANAB accreditation. Each batch is characterized by orthogonal methods and supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA), ensuring metrological traceability.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC16H9Cl2FO2
Molecular Weight323.15 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light
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)11.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)2025
Halogen ContentF/Cl-containing

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