2,4,6-Trichlorobenzene-1,3,5-triol CAS 56961-23-0

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.56961-23-0
Molecular FormulaC6H3Cl3O3
Molecular Weight229.45 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2,4,6-Trichlorobenzene-1,3,5-triol CAS 56961-23-0 chemical structure

Description

This reference standard is suitable for quantitative analysis on major chromatographic platforms including HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS, serving as an external calibration standard or a system suitability test reference material.

2,4,6-Trichlorobenzene-1,3,5-triol (CAS 56961-23-0) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C6H3Cl3O3 and a molecular weight of 229.45 g/mol.

Structurally, 2,4,6-Trichlorobenzene-1,3,5-triol (C6H3Cl3O3) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution, an aromatic ring system. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 4.0, corresponding to approximately 4 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 229.45 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. The presence of an aromatic ring or conjugated system gives the compound characteristic absorption bands in the UV-Vis region, making it well suited to UV or diode-array detection (DAD).

As a certified reference material (CRM), 2,4,6-Trichlorobenzene-1,3,5-triol meets the metrological traceability requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories. Batch-to-batch consistency is monitored via control charts to guarantee comparable assigned values across lots.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC6H3Cl3O3
Molecular Weight229.45 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility)
Purity97%+
StorageStore in a cool place (≤25°C), keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)4.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1973
Halogen ContentCl-containing

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