1-(3-Chloro-4-methoxyphenyl)ethan-1-one CAS 37612-52-5

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.37612-52-5
Molecular FormulaC9H9ClO2
Molecular Weight184.62 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

1-(3-Chloro-4-methoxyphenyl)ethan-1-one CAS 37612-52-5 chemical structure

Description

1-(3-Chloro-4-methoxyphenyl)ethan-1-one (CAS 37612-52-5), molecular formula C9H9ClO2 and molecular weight 184.62 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C9H9ClO2, 1-(3-Chloro-4-methoxyphenyl)ethan-1-one contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution, an aromatic ring system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 184.62 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).

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), 1-(3-Chloro-4-methoxyphenyl)ethan-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.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC9H9ClO2
Molecular Weight184.62 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)5.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1967
Halogen ContentCl-containing

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