| CAS No. | 63480-13-7 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H8Cl2O |
| Molecular Weight | 155.02 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.
4-Chloro-3-methylbutanoyl Chloride (CAS 63480-13-7), molecular formula C5H8Cl2O and molecular weight 155.02 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Based on its molecular formula C5H8Cl2O, 4-Chloro-3-methylbutanoyl Chloride contains a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution; these features give the compound characteristic functional-group stretching vibrations in infrared spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 155.02 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.
As a certified reference material (CRM), 4-Chloro-3-methylbutanoyl Chloride 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.
| Molecular Formula | C5H8Cl2O |
| Molecular Weight | 155.02 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble) |
| Stability | Stable under recommended storage conditions |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 1.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1975 |
| Halogen Content | Cl-containing |