4-Chloro-2,6-bis(hydroxymethyl)anisole CAS 6641-05-0

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.6641-05-0
Molecular FormulaC9H11ClO3
Molecular Weight202.63 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

4-Chloro-2,6-bis(hydroxymethyl)anisole CAS 6641-05-0 chemical structure

Description

As a certified reference material (CRM), 4-Chloro-2,6-bis(hydroxymethyl)anisole 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.

4-Chloro-2,6-bis(hydroxymethyl)anisole (CAS 6641-05-0), molecular formula C9H11ClO3 and molecular weight 202.63 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C9H11ClO3, 4-Chloro-2,6-bis(hydroxymethyl)anisole 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 202.63 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).

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC9H11ClO3
Molecular Weight202.63 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor)
Purity97%+
StorageStore in a cool place (≤25°C), keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)4.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1958
Halogen ContentCl-containing

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