| CAS No. | 40851-96-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C7H11ClF3N3 |
| Molecular Weight | 229.63 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Based on its molecular formula C7H11ClF3N3, 5-chloro-2-(trifluoromethyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine contains a nitrile group, fluorine/chlorine substitution; these features give the compound characteristic molecular-ion distribution patterns in mass spectrometry. The molecular weight of 229.63 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.
5-chloro-2-(trifluoromethyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine (CAS 40851-96-5), molecular formula C7H11ClF3N3 and molecular weight 229.63 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
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), 5-chloro-2-(trifluoromethyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine 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.
| Molecular Formula | C7H11ClF3N3 |
| Molecular Weight | 229.63 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol |
| Stability | Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 2.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1968 |
| Halogen Content | F/Cl-containing |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 3 |