methyl 2-chlorobut-3-enoate CAS 51171-63-2

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.51171-63-2
Molecular FormulaC5H7ClO2
Molecular Weight134.56 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

methyl 2-chlorobut-3-enoate CAS 51171-63-2 chemical structure

Description

Structurally, methyl 2-chlorobut-3-enoate (C5H7ClO2) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 2.0, corresponding to approximately 2 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 134.56 g/mol, it falls into the low-molecular-weight range. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.

CATO supplies methyl 2-chlorobut-3-enoate (CAS 51171-63-2), a certified reference material (molecular formula C5H7ClO2, MW 134.56 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

As a certified reference material (CRM), methyl 2-chlorobut-3-enoate 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 FormulaC5H7ClO2
Molecular Weight134.56 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityContains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)2.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1971
Halogen ContentCl-containing

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