Ethyl 2-chloro-3-oxohexanoate CAS 67271-32-3

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.67271-32-3
Molecular FormulaC8H13ClO3
Molecular Weight192.64 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Ethyl 2-chloro-3-oxohexanoate CAS 67271-32-3 chemical structure

Description

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

Ethyl 2-chloro-3-oxohexanoate (CAS 67271-32-3) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C8H13ClO3 and a molecular weight of 192.64 g/mol.

Based on its molecular formula C8H13ClO3, Ethyl 2-chloro-3-oxohexanoate contains a carboxylic acid group, 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 192.64 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), Ethyl 2-chloro-3-oxohexanoate 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.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC8H13ClO3
Molecular Weight192.64 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO
StabilityHygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)2.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1976
Halogen ContentCl-containing

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