2-(Benzyloxy)-5-chlorobenzaldehyde CAS 38544-16-0

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.38544-16-0
Molecular FormulaC14H11ClO2
Molecular Weight246.69 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-(Benzyloxy)-5-chlorobenzaldehyde CAS 38544-16-0 chemical structure

Description

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

2-(Benzyloxy)-5-chlorobenzaldehyde (CAS 38544-16-0), molecular formula C14H11ClO2 and molecular weight 246.69 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C14H11ClO2, 2-(Benzyloxy)-5-chlorobenzaldehyde contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution, a polycyclic aromatic system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 246.69 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.

As a certified reference material (CRM), 2-(Benzyloxy)-5-chlorobenzaldehyde 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 FormulaC14H11ClO2
Molecular Weight246.69 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
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)9.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1968
Halogen ContentCl-containing

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