4-(Chloromethyl)-2,5-dimethylbenzoic acid CAS 863914-07-2

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.863914-07-2
Molecular FormulaC10H11ClO2
Molecular Weight198.65 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

4-(Chloromethyl)-2,5-dimethylbenzoic acid CAS 863914-07-2 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 4-(Chloromethyl)-2,5-dimethylbenzoic acid is closely related to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution, an aromatic ring system in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

4-(Chloromethyl)-2,5-dimethylbenzoic acid (CAS 863914-07-2) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C10H11ClO2 and a molecular weight of 198.65 g/mol.

Based on its molecular formula C10H11ClO2, 4-(Chloromethyl)-2,5-dimethylbenzoic acid 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 198.65 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. 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 4-(Chloromethyl)-2,5-dimethylbenzoic acid 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 FormulaC10H11ClO2
Molecular Weight198.65 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; 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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