Methyl 2-(5-chloro-2-nitrophenyl)-2-cyanoacetate CAS 389571-34-0

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.389571-34-0
Molecular FormulaC10H7ClN2O4
Molecular Weight254.63 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Methyl 2-(5-chloro-2-nitrophenyl)-2-cyanoacetate CAS 389571-34-0 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 254.63 g/mol gives Methyl 2-(5-chloro-2-nitrophenyl)-2-cyanoacetate distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

Methyl 2-(5-chloro-2-nitrophenyl)-2-cyanoacetate (CAS 389571-34-0) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C10H7ClN2O4 and a molecular weight of 254.63 g/mol.

The molecular framework of Methyl 2-(5-chloro-2-nitrophenyl)-2-cyanoacetate (C10H7ClN2O4) is characterized by a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic scaffold, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution. In reversed-phase chromatography, its retention is governed primarily by the protonation state of its nitrogen-containing groups, which provides a practical basis for HPLC-UV/DAD or LC-MS method development. 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), Methyl 2-(5-chloro-2-nitrophenyl)-2-cyanoacetate 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 FormulaC10H7ClN2O4
Molecular Weight254.63 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, faint amine-like odor)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)8.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)2025
Halogen ContentCl-containing
Nitrogen Atoms2

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