4-(4-Chloro-2-nitrophenoxy)benzoic acid CAS 736162-72-4

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.736162-72-4
Molecular FormulaC13H8ClNO5
Molecular Weight293.66 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

4-(4-Chloro-2-nitrophenoxy)benzoic acid CAS 736162-72-4 chemical structure

Description

4-(4-Chloro-2-nitrophenoxy)benzoic acid (CAS 736162-72-4) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C13H8ClNO5 and a molecular weight of 293.66 g/mol.

Structurally, 4-(4-Chloro-2-nitrophenoxy)benzoic acid (C13H8ClNO5) contains a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic scaffold, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 10.0, corresponding to approximately 10 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 293.66 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. 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), 4-(4-Chloro-2-nitrophenoxy)benzoic acid 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 FormulaC13H8ClNO5
Molecular Weight293.66 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-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 methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
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)10.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1986
Halogen ContentCl-containing
Nitrogen Atoms1

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