4-(4-Chlorophenyl)-4-ethoxy-butyronitrile CAS 6940-87-0

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.6940-87-0
Molecular FormulaC18H21N2O3
Molecular WeightN/A
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

4-(4-Chlorophenyl)-4-ethoxy-butyronitrile CAS 6940-87-0 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 402.40 g/mol gives 4-(4-Chlorophenyl)-4-ethoxy-butyronitrile distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

4-(4-Chlorophenyl)-4-ethoxy-butyronitrile (CAS 6940-87-0), molecular formula C18H21N2O3C2HO4 and molecular weight 402.40 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

4-(4-Chlorophenyl)-4-ethoxy-butyronitrile (C18H21N2O3C2HO4) contains a flavonoid core, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. It is notably hygroscopic, the carboxyl group imparts weak acidity; these physicochemical properties determine the optimal preparation and storage of its standard solutions. The presence of an aromatic ring or conjugated system gives the compound characteristic absorption bands in the UV-Vis region, making it well suited to UV or diode-array detection (DAD).

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-(4-Chlorophenyl)-4-ethoxy-butyronitrile 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 FormulaC18H21N2O3 C2HO4
Molecular Weight402.40 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Purity97%+
StorageStore in a cool place (≤25°C), protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)11.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1958
Nitrogen Atoms2

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