| CAS No. | 327056-75-7 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H6ClFO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 188.58 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
As a certified reference material (CRM), Methyl 3-chloro-5-fluorobenzoate 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.
Methyl 3-chloro-5-fluorobenzoate (CAS 327056-75-7), molecular formula C8H6ClFO2 and molecular weight 188.58 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Structurally, Methyl 3-chloro-5-fluorobenzoate (C8H6ClFO2) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine/chlorine substitution, an aromatic ring system. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 5.0, corresponding to approximately 5 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 188.58 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. 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.
| Molecular Formula | C8H6ClFO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 188.58 g/mol |
| Appearance | Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility) |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble) |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 5.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 2025 |
| Halogen Content | F/Cl-containing |