5,7-Dichloro-2-(p-tolyl)benzofuran CAS 51358-05-5

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.51358-05-5
Molecular FormulaC15H10Cl2O
Molecular Weight277.15 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

5,7-Dichloro-2-(p-tolyl)benzofuran CAS 51358-05-5 chemical structure

Description

Owing to a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution, a polycyclic aromatic system, 5,7-Dichloro-2-(p-tolyl)benzofuran is typically pale yellow to yellow low-melting solid. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 277.15 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).

5,7-Dichloro-2-(p-tolyl)benzofuran (CAS 51358-05-5), molecular formula C15H10Cl2O and molecular weight 277.15 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

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 5,7-Dichloro-2-(p-tolyl)benzofuran 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 FormulaC15H10Cl2O
Molecular Weight277.15 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)10.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1971
Halogen ContentCl-containing

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