(S)-2-(4-Chlorophenyl)-2-hydroxyacetic Acid CAS 76496-63-4

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.76496-63-4
Molecular FormulaC8H7ClO3
Molecular Weight186.59 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(S)-2-(4-Chlorophenyl)-2-hydroxyacetic Acid CAS 76496-63-4 chemical structure

Description

CATO manufactures (S)-2-(4-Chlorophenyl)-2-hydroxyacetic Acid 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.

CATO supplies (S)-2-(4-Chlorophenyl)-2-hydroxyacetic Acid (CAS 76496-63-4), a certified reference material (molecular formula C8H7ClO3, MW 186.59 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Based on its molecular formula C8H7ClO3, (S)-2-(4-Chlorophenyl)-2-hydroxyacetic Acid contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution, an aromatic ring system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 186.59 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.

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.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC8H7ClO3
Molecular Weight186.59 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)5.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1978
Halogen ContentCl-containing

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