alpha,alpha'-Dichloro-p-xylene CAS 623-25-6

Purity >90%In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.623-25-6
Molecular FormulaC8H8Cl2
Molecular Weight175.06 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

alpha,alpha'-Dichloro-p-xylene CAS 623-25-6 chemical structure

Description

alpha,alpha'-Dichloro-p-xylene (CAS 623-25-6) reference standard, produced by CATO (ISO 17034 / CNAS / ANAB accredited). Molecular formula: C8H8Cl2. Molecular weight: 175.06 g/mol. Trusted by 10,000+ laboratories worldwide for pharmaceutical analysis and QC.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC8H8Cl2
Molecular Weight175.06 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility)
Purity>90%
StorageStore at 2-8°C, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)4.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1957
Halogen ContentCl-containing

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