5-(Chloromethyl)-2-methoxyphenol CAS 529502-39-4
| CAS No. | 529502-39-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H9ClO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 172.61 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Chemical Structure
Description
Owing to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution, an aromatic ring system, 5-(Chloromethyl)-2-methoxyphenol is typically off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 172.61 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-(Chloromethyl)-2-methoxyphenol (CAS 529502-39-4), molecular formula C8H9ClO2 and molecular weight 172.61 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 5-(Chloromethyl)-2-methoxyphenol 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 Formula | C8H9ClO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 172.61 g/mol |
| Appearance | Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor) |
| 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 | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 4.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1984 |
| Halogen Content | Cl-containing |
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