| CAS No. | 313-56-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C11H11F3O |
| Molecular Weight | 216.20 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
2,2,2-Trifluoro-1-mesitylethan-1-one (CAS 313-56-4), molecular formula C11H11F3O and molecular weight 216.20 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Based on its molecular formula C11H11F3O, 2,2,2-Trifluoro-1-mesitylethan-1-one contains 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 216.20 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.
Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.
As a certified reference material (CRM), 2,2,2-Trifluoro-1-mesitylethan-1-one 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 | C11H11F3O |
| Molecular Weight | 216.20 g/mol |
| 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 |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 5.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1957 |
| Halogen Content | F-containing |