| CAS No. | 54556-95-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C9H9ClO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 184.62 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
CATO manufactures 1-(3-Chloro-4-hydroxy-5-methylphenyl)ethan-1-one 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.
1-(3-Chloro-4-hydroxy-5-methylphenyl)ethan-1-one (CAS 54556-95-5), molecular formula C9H9ClO2 and molecular weight 184.62 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Based on its molecular formula C9H9ClO2, 1-(3-Chloro-4-hydroxy-5-methylphenyl)ethan-1-one contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution, an aromatic ring system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 184.62 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.
| Molecular Formula | C9H9ClO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 184.62 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) | 5.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1972 |
| Halogen Content | Cl-containing |