3-Chloro-4-Fluorobutanoic Acid Methyl Ester CAS 541-86-6

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.541-86-6
Molecular FormulaC5H8ClFO2
Molecular Weight154.57 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

3-Chloro-4-Fluorobutanoic Acid Methyl Ester CAS 541-86-6 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 154.57 g/mol gives 3-Chloro-4-Fluorobutanoic Acid Methyl Ester distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

3-Chloro-4-Fluorobutanoic Acid Methyl Ester (CAS 541-86-6) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C5H8ClFO2 and a molecular weight of 154.57 g/mol.

Structurally, 3-Chloro-4-Fluorobutanoic Acid Methyl Ester (C5H8ClFO2) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine/chlorine substitution. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 1.0, corresponding to approximately 1 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 154.57 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. 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 3-Chloro-4-Fluorobutanoic Acid Methyl Ester 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 FormulaC5H8ClFO2
Molecular Weight154.57 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)1.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1957
Halogen ContentF/Cl-containing

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