| CAS No. | 6861-84-3 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H15ClN2 |
| Molecular Weight | 174.67 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
The occurrence of 4-chloro-1,6-naphthyridine is closely related to a nitrile group, chlorine substitution in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.
4-chloro-1,6-naphthyridine (CAS 6861-84-3), molecular formula C8H15ClN2 and molecular weight 174.67 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Owing to a nitrile group, chlorine substitution, 4-chloro-1,6-naphthyridine is typically white to off-white crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 174.67 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.
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-1,6-naphthyridine 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 | C8H15ClN2 |
| Molecular Weight | 174.67 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol |
| Stability | Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 2.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1958 |
| Halogen Content | Cl-containing |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 2 |