1,2,3,4,6,7-Hexachlorodibenzofuran CAS 79060-60-9

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.79060-60-9
Molecular FormulaC12H2Cl6O
Molecular Weight374.86 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

1,2,3,4,6,7-Hexachlorodibenzofuran CAS 79060-60-9 chemical structure

Description

Structurally, 1,2,3,4,6,7-Hexachlorodibenzofuran (C12H2Cl6O) contains a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution, an aromatic ring system. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 9.0, corresponding to approximately 9 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 374.86 g/mol, it falls into the moderately-high-molecular-weight range. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).

1,2,3,4,6,7-Hexachlorodibenzofuran (CAS 79060-60-9) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C12H2Cl6O and a molecular weight of 374.86 g/mol.

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 1,2,3,4,6,7-Hexachlorodibenzofuran 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 FormulaC12H2Cl6O
Molecular Weight374.86 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light
Solubility (reference)Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)9.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1979
Halogen ContentCl-containing

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