Ethyl 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-methylpropanoate CAS 56217-51-7

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.56217-51-7
Molecular FormulaC12H15ClO2
Molecular Weight226.70 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Ethyl 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-methylpropanoate CAS 56217-51-7 chemical structure

Description

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

Ethyl 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-methylpropanoate (CAS 56217-51-7) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C12H15ClO2 and a molecular weight of 226.70 g/mol.

Based on its molecular formula C12H15ClO2, Ethyl 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-methylpropanoate 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 226.70 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.

CATO manufactures Ethyl 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-methylpropanoate 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 FormulaC12H15ClO2
Molecular Weight226.70 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at room temperature, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)5.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1973
Halogen ContentCl-containing

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