2,3,6,8-Tetrachlorodibenzofuran CAS 58802-19-0

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.58802-19-0
Molecular FormulaC12H4Cl4O
Molecular Weight305.97 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2,3,6,8-Tetrachlorodibenzofuran CAS 58802-19-0 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.

2,3,6,8-Tetrachlorodibenzofuran (CAS 58802-19-0) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C12H4Cl4O and a molecular weight of 305.97 g/mol.

Structurally, 2,3,6,8-Tetrachlorodibenzofuran (C12H4Cl4O) contains a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution, an aromatic ring system. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 9.0, corresponding to approximately 9 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 305.97 g/mol, it falls into the moderately-high-molecular-weight range. The high carbon-to-hydrogen ratio imparts good lipophilicity, allowing liquid-liquid extraction with non-polar solvents such as n-hexane or ethyl acetate.

CATO manufactures 2,3,6,8-Tetrachlorodibenzofuran 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 FormulaC12H4Cl4O
Molecular Weight305.97 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light
Solubility (reference)Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)9.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1973
Halogen ContentCl-containing

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