2-Methyl-2-[2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]oxirane CAS 42432-33-7

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.42432-33-7
Molecular FormulaC10H9F3O
Molecular Weight202.17 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-Methyl-2-[2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]oxirane CAS 42432-33-7 chemical structure

Description

2-Methyl-2-[2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]oxirane (CAS 42432-33-7), molecular formula C10H9F3O and molecular weight 202.17 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Structurally, 2-Methyl-2-[2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]oxirane (C10H9F3O) contains a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine 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 202.17 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).

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 2-Methyl-2-[2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]oxirane 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 FormulaC10H9F3O
Molecular Weight202.17 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility)
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
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)5.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1969
Halogen ContentF-containing

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