| CAS No. | 40620-64-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C9H9ClO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 200.62 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 200.62 g/mol gives 3-(3-chlorophenyl)-3-hydroxypropanoic acid distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.
3-(3-chlorophenyl)-3-hydroxypropanoic acid (CAS 40620-64-2), molecular formula C9H9ClO3 and molecular weight 200.62 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Based on its molecular formula C9H9ClO3, 3-(3-chlorophenyl)-3-hydroxypropanoic acid 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 200.62 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.
Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.
CATO manufactures 3-(3-chlorophenyl)-3-hydroxypropanoic acid 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 | C9H9ClO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 200.62 g/mol |
| Appearance | Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor) |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store in a cool place (≤25°C), keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO |
| Stability | May 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 Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1968 |
| Halogen Content | Cl-containing |