1-Chloro-3-(chloromethyl)-5-fluorobenzene CAS 79944-65-3

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.79944-65-3
Molecular FormulaC7H5Cl2F
Molecular Weight179.02 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

1-Chloro-3-(chloromethyl)-5-fluorobenzene CAS 79944-65-3 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 179.02 g/mol gives 1-Chloro-3-(chloromethyl)-5-fluorobenzene distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

CATO supplies 1-Chloro-3-(chloromethyl)-5-fluorobenzene (CAS 79944-65-3), a certified reference material (molecular formula C7H5Cl2F, MW 179.02 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Owing to fluorine/chlorine substitution, an aromatic ring system, 1-Chloro-3-(chloromethyl)-5-fluorobenzene is typically off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 179.02 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.

CATO manufactures 1-Chloro-3-(chloromethyl)-5-fluorobenzene 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 FormulaC7H5Cl2F
Molecular Weight179.02 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)4.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1979
Halogen ContentF/Cl-containing

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