3-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-methylbutanoic acid CAS 42288-16-4

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.42288-16-4
Molecular FormulaC11H13ClO2
Molecular Weight212.67 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

3-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-methylbutanoic acid CAS 42288-16-4 chemical structure

Description

3-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-methylbutanoic acid (CAS 42288-16-4) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C11H13ClO2 and a molecular weight of 212.67 g/mol.

Structurally, 3-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-methylbutanoic acid (C11H13ClO2) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution, an aromatic ring system. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 5.0, corresponding to approximately 5 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 212.67 g/mol, it falls into the medium-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.

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-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-methylbutanoic 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.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC11H13ClO2
Molecular Weight212.67 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at room temperature, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; 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.)1969
Halogen ContentCl-containing

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