2-(Chlorosulfonyl)-4-methylbenzoic acid CAS 80998-71-6

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.80998-71-6
Molecular FormulaC8H7ClO4S
Molecular Weight234.66 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-(Chlorosulfonyl)-4-methylbenzoic acid CAS 80998-71-6 chemical structure

Description

As a certified reference material (CRM), 2-(Chlorosulfonyl)-4-methylbenzoic 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.

2-(Chlorosulfonyl)-4-methylbenzoic acid (CAS 80998-71-6) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C8H7ClO4S and a molecular weight of 234.66 g/mol.

Structurally, 2-(Chlorosulfonyl)-4-methylbenzoic acid (C8H7ClO4S) contains a sulfone group, a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution, an aromatic ring system. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 5.0, corresponding to approximately 5 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 234.66 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. 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 FormulaC8H7ClO4S
Molecular Weight234.66 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore in a cool place (≤25°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.)1980
Halogen ContentCl-containing
Sulfur Atoms1

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