| CAS No. | 65738-56-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C11H9ClO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 224.64 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Methyl 5-chloro-1-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-indene-2-carboxylate (CAS 65738-56-9) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C11H9ClO3 and a molecular weight of 224.64 g/mol.
Based on its molecular formula C11H9ClO3, Methyl 5-chloro-1-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-indene-2-carboxylate contains a carboxylic acid group, 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 224.64 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. The high carbon-to-hydrogen ratio imparts good lipophilicity, allowing liquid-liquid extraction with non-polar solvents such as n-hexane or ethyl acetate.
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 Methyl 5-chloro-1-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-indene-2-carboxylate 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.
| Molecular Formula | C11H9ClO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 224.64 g/mol |
| Appearance | Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor) |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 7.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1975 |
| Halogen Content | Cl-containing |