3-(Chloromethyl)-5-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazole CAS 73217-31-9

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.73217-31-9
Molecular FormulaC10H9ClN2O2
Molecular Weight224.64 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

3-(Chloromethyl)-5-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazole CAS 73217-31-9 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 3-(Chloromethyl)-5-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazole is closely related to a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic scaffold, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

3-(Chloromethyl)-5-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazole (CAS 73217-31-9), molecular formula C10H9ClN2O2 and molecular weight 224.64 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Owing to a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic scaffold, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution, 3-(Chloromethyl)-5-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazole is typically off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 224.64 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).

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.

As a certified reference material (CRM), 3-(Chloromethyl)-5-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazole 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 FormulaC10H9ClN2O2
Molecular Weight224.64 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, faint amine-like odor)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
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; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)7.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1977
Halogen ContentCl-containing
Nitrogen Atoms2

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