4-(4-Chlorophenyl)-2-(2,6-dichlorophenyl)-4-oxobutanenitrile CAS 344280-83-7

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.344280-83-7
Molecular FormulaC16H10Cl3NO
Molecular Weight338.62 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

4-(4-Chlorophenyl)-2-(2,6-dichlorophenyl)-4-oxobutanenitrile CAS 344280-83-7 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 4-(4-Chlorophenyl)-2-(2,6-dichlorophenyl)-4-oxobutanenitrile is closely related to a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic scaffold, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

4-(4-Chlorophenyl)-2-(2,6-dichlorophenyl)-4-oxobutanenitrile (CAS 344280-83-7) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C16H10Cl3NO and a molecular weight of 338.62 g/mol.

Owing to a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic scaffold, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution, 4-(4-Chlorophenyl)-2-(2,6-dichlorophenyl)-4-oxobutanenitrile is typically pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 338.62 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.

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), 4-(4-Chlorophenyl)-2-(2,6-dichlorophenyl)-4-oxobutanenitrile 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 FormulaC16H10Cl3NO
Molecular Weight338.62 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
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)11.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)2025
Halogen ContentCl-containing
Nitrogen Atoms1

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