| CAS No. | 50997-68-7 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H8F4O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 176.11 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
2-(2,2,3,3-Tetrafluoropropoxy)ethan-1-ol (C5H8F4O2) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine substitution. Halogen substitution raises its density and boiling point, the carboxyl group imparts weak acidity; these physicochemical properties determine the optimal preparation and storage of its standard solutions. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.
2-(2,2,3,3-Tetrafluoropropoxy)ethan-1-ol (CAS 50997-68-7), molecular formula C5H8F4O2 and molecular weight 176.11 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.
CATO manufactures 2-(2,2,3,3-Tetrafluoropropoxy)ethan-1-ol 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 | C5H8F4O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 176.11 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble) |
| Stability | Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 0.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1971 |
| Halogen Content | F-containing |