2,2-bis(chloromethyl)butan-1-ol CAS 5381-54-4

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.5381-54-4
Molecular FormulaC6H12Cl2O
Molecular Weight171.06 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2,2-bis(chloromethyl)butan-1-ol CAS 5381-54-4 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 2,2-bis(chloromethyl)butan-1-ol is closely related to a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

CATO supplies 2,2-bis(chloromethyl)butan-1-ol (CAS 5381-54-4), a certified reference material (molecular formula C6H12Cl2O, MW 171.06 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Based on its molecular formula C6H12Cl2O, 2,2-bis(chloromethyl)butan-1-ol contains a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution; these features give the compound characteristic functional-group stretching vibrations in infrared spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 171.06 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.

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 2,2-bis(chloromethyl)butan-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.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC6H12Cl2O
Molecular Weight171.06 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityStable under recommended storage conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)0.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1958
Halogen ContentCl-containing

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