3-(2,3-Dichlorophenyl)propanoic Acid CAS 57915-79-4

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.57915-79-4
Molecular FormulaC9H8Cl2O2
Molecular Weight219.06 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

3-(2,3-Dichlorophenyl)propanoic Acid CAS 57915-79-4 chemical structure

Description

3-(2,3-Dichlorophenyl)propanoic Acid (CAS 57915-79-4), molecular formula C9H8Cl2O2 and molecular weight 219.06 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C9H8Cl2O2, 3-(2,3-Dichlorophenyl)propanoic Acid 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 219.06 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.

As a certified reference material (CRM), 3-(2,3-Dichlorophenyl)propanoic Acid 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 FormulaC9H8Cl2O2
Molecular Weight219.06 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at room temperature, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
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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