4-(Chloromethyl)-2-methyl-2-phenyl-1,3-dioxolane CAS 66089-98-3

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.66089-98-3
Molecular FormulaC11H13ClO2
Molecular Weight212.67 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

4-(Chloromethyl)-2-methyl-2-phenyl-1,3-dioxolane CAS 66089-98-3 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 4-(Chloromethyl)-2-methyl-2-phenyl-1,3-dioxolane is closely related to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution, an aromatic ring system in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

4-(Chloromethyl)-2-methyl-2-phenyl-1,3-dioxolane (CAS 66089-98-3), molecular formula C11H13ClO2 and molecular weight 212.67 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Owing to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution, an aromatic ring system, 4-(Chloromethyl)-2-methyl-2-phenyl-1,3-dioxolane is typically off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 212.67 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 4-(Chloromethyl)-2-methyl-2-phenyl-1,3-dioxolane 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 FormulaC11H13ClO2
Molecular Weight212.67 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at room temperature, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)5.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1975
Halogen ContentCl-containing

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