(4-Chloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)methanol CAS 65735-71-9

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.65735-71-9
Molecular FormulaC8H6ClF3O
Molecular Weight210.58 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(4-Chloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)methanol CAS 65735-71-9 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of (4-Chloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)methanol is closely related to a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine/chlorine substitution, an aromatic ring system in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

(4-Chloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)methanol (CAS 65735-71-9), molecular formula C8H6ClF3O and molecular weight 210.58 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C8H6ClF3O, (4-Chloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)methanol contains a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine/chlorine substitution, an aromatic ring system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 210.58 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).

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.

CATO manufactures (4-Chloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)methanol 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 FormulaC8H6ClF3O
Molecular Weight210.58 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at room temperature, 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.)1975
Halogen ContentF/Cl-containing

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