| CAS No. | 3970-21-6 |
| Molecular Formula | C4H9ClO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 124.57 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
2-Methoxyethoxymethyl Chloride (CAS 3970-21-6), molecular formula C4H9ClO2 and molecular weight 124.57 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Owing to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution, 2-Methoxyethoxymethyl Chloride is typically white to off-white liquid. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 124.57 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.
CATO manufactures 2-Methoxyethoxymethyl Chloride under ISO 17034:2016 accreditation with dual CNAS and ANAB accreditation. Each batch is characterized by orthogonal methods and supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA), ensuring metrological traceability.
| Molecular Formula | C4H9ClO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 124.57 g/mol |
| Purity | >95% |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble) |
| Stability | Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 0.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1958 |
| Halogen Content | Cl-containing |