3,5-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol CAS 60211-57-6

Purity >95%In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.60211-57-6
Molecular FormulaC7H6Cl2O
Molecular Weight177.03 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

3,5-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol CAS 60211-57-6 chemical structure

Description

3,5-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol (CAS 60211-57-6), molecular formula C7H6Cl2O and molecular weight 177.03 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C7H6Cl2O, 3,5-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol contains 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 177.03 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).

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

CATO manufactures 3,5-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol 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 FormulaC7H6Cl2O
Molecular Weight177.03 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility)
Purity>95%
StorageStore at 2-8°C, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)4.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1974
Halogen ContentCl-containing

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