| CAS No. | 5381-54-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H12Cl2O |
| Molecular Weight | 171.06 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
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.
| Molecular Formula | C6H12Cl2O |
| Molecular Weight | 171.06 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 | Stable under recommended storage conditions |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 0.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1958 |
| Halogen Content | Cl-containing |