4-Hydroxybutyl 2-(2,4,5-trichlorophenoxy)acetate CAS 40583-17-3

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.40583-17-3
Molecular FormulaC12H13Cl3O4
Molecular Weight327.59 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

4-Hydroxybutyl 2-(2,4,5-trichlorophenoxy)acetate CAS 40583-17-3 chemical structure

Description

4-Hydroxybutyl 2-(2,4,5-trichlorophenoxy)acetate (CAS 40583-17-3), molecular formula C12H13Cl3O4 and molecular weight 327.59 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C12H13Cl3O4, 4-Hydroxybutyl 2-(2,4,5-trichlorophenoxy)acetate 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 327.59 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.

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-Hydroxybutyl 2-(2,4,5-trichlorophenoxy)acetate 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 FormulaC12H13Cl3O4
Molecular Weight327.59 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility)
Purity97%+
StorageStore in a cool place (≤25°C), keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; 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.)1968
Halogen ContentCl-containing

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