3-(5,6-Dichloro-1-methyl-1H-indol-2-yl)benzoic acid CAS 835595-02-3

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.835595-02-3
Molecular FormulaC16H11Cl2NO2
Molecular Weight320.17 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

3-(5,6-Dichloro-1-methyl-1H-indol-2-yl)benzoic acid CAS 835595-02-3 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 320.17 g/mol gives 3-(5,6-Dichloro-1-methyl-1H-indol-2-yl)benzoic acid distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

CATO supplies 3-(5,6-Dichloro-1-methyl-1H-indol-2-yl)benzoic acid (CAS 835595-02-3), a certified reference material (molecular formula C16H11Cl2NO2, MW 320.17 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Owing to a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic scaffold, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution, 3-(5,6-Dichloro-1-methyl-1H-indol-2-yl)benzoic acid is typically pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 320.17 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.

As a certified reference material (CRM), 3-(5,6-Dichloro-1-methyl-1H-indol-2-yl)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 FormulaC16H11Cl2NO2
Molecular Weight320.17 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; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)11.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1986
Halogen ContentCl-containing
Nitrogen Atoms1

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