2-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-oxoacetaldehyde hydrate CAS 859932-64-2

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.859932-64-2
Molecular FormulaC8H5ClO2
Molecular WeightN/A
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-oxoacetaldehyde hydrate CAS 859932-64-2 chemical structure

Description

Under current pharmacopoeial and regulatory frameworks, quality-control requirements for this class of reference material explicitly involve the control of targets including 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-oxoacetaldehyde hydrate.

2-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-oxoacetaldehyde hydrate (CAS 859932-64-2), molecular formula C8H5ClO2H2O and molecular weight 186.59 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C8H5ClO2H2O, 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-oxoacetaldehyde hydrate 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.

As a certified reference material (CRM), 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-oxoacetaldehyde hydrate 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 FormulaC8H5ClO2 H2O
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.)1987
Halogen ContentCl-containing

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