2-Chloro-3-{[4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]amino}-1,4-dihydronaphthalene-1,4-dione CAS 42262-96-4

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.42262-96-4
Molecular FormulaC18H15ClN2O2
Molecular Weight326.78 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-Chloro-3-{[4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]amino}-1,4-dihydronaphthalene-1,4-dione CAS 42262-96-4 chemical structure

Description

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.

2-Chloro-3-{[4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]amino}-1,4-dihydronaphthalene-1,4-dione (CAS 42262-96-4), molecular formula C18H15ClN2O2 and molecular weight 326.78 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Structurally, 2-Chloro-3-{[4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]amino}-1,4-dihydronaphthalene-1,4-dione (C18H15ClN2O2) contains a steroid core, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 12.0, corresponding to approximately 12 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 326.78 g/mol, it falls into the moderately-high-molecular-weight range. The high carbon-to-hydrogen ratio imparts good lipophilicity, allowing liquid-liquid extraction with non-polar solvents such as n-hexane or ethyl acetate.

As a certified reference material (CRM), 2-Chloro-3-{[4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]amino}-1,4-dihydronaphthalene-1,4-dione 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 FormulaC18H15ClN2O2
Molecular Weight326.78 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol
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)12.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1969
Halogen ContentCl-containing
Nitrogen Atoms2

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