rel-(1R,2R)-1,2-Bis(chloromethyl)cyclohexane CAS 61169-66-2

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.61169-66-2
Molecular FormulaC8H14Cl2
Molecular Weight181.10 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

rel-(1R,2R)-1,2-Bis(chloromethyl)cyclohexane CAS 61169-66-2 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of rel-(1R,2R)-1,2-Bis(chloromethyl)cyclohexane is closely related to chlorine substitution in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

rel-(1R,2R)-1,2-Bis(chloromethyl)cyclohexane (CAS 61169-66-2), molecular formula C8H14Cl2 and molecular weight 181.10 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Owing to chlorine substitution, rel-(1R,2R)-1,2-Bis(chloromethyl)cyclohexane is typically white to off-white crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 181.10 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. 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.

CATO manufactures rel-(1R,2R)-1,2-Bis(chloromethyl)cyclohexane 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 FormulaC8H14Cl2
Molecular Weight181.10 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO
StabilityStable under recommended storage conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)1.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1974
Halogen ContentCl-containing

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