4-Chloro-5-methylisoxazol-3(2H)-one CAS 31554-94-6

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.31554-94-6
Molecular FormulaC4H4ClNO2
Molecular Weight133.53 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

4-Chloro-5-methylisoxazol-3(2H)-one CAS 31554-94-6 chemical structure

Description

Owing to an amide group, a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution, 4-Chloro-5-methylisoxazol-3(2H)-one is typically white to pale yellow liquid. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 133.53 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.

CATO supplies 4-Chloro-5-methylisoxazol-3(2H)-one (CAS 31554-94-6), a certified reference material (molecular formula C4H4ClNO2, MW 133.53 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

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.

CATO manufactures 4-Chloro-5-methylisoxazol-3(2H)-one 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 FormulaC4H4ClNO2
Molecular Weight133.53 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
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)3.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
CAS Registry Year (est.)1966
Halogen ContentCl-containing
Nitrogen Atoms1

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