Methyl 4-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-4-oxobutanoate CAS 344280-62-2

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.344280-62-2
Molecular FormulaC17H13Cl3O3
Molecular Weight371.64 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Methyl 4-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-4-oxobutanoate CAS 344280-62-2 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of Methyl 4-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-4-oxobutanoate is closely related to a steroid core, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

Methyl 4-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-4-oxobutanoate (CAS 344280-62-2), molecular formula C17H13Cl3O3 and molecular weight 371.64 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Structurally, Methyl 4-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-4-oxobutanoate (C17H13Cl3O3) contains a steroid core, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 10.0, corresponding to approximately 10 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 371.64 g/mol, it falls into the moderately-high-molecular-weight range. The high carbon-to-hydrogen ratio imparts good lipophilicity, allowing liquid-liquid extraction with non-polar solvents such as n-hexane or ethyl acetate.

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), Methyl 4-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-4-oxobutanoate 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.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC17H13Cl3O3
Molecular Weight371.64 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
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)10.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)2025
Halogen ContentCl-containing

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