2-(3-Chlorophenoxy)-5-methoxybenzoic acid CAS 86456-12-4

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.86456-12-4
Molecular FormulaC14H11ClO4
Molecular Weight278.69 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-(3-Chlorophenoxy)-5-methoxybenzoic acid CAS 86456-12-4 chemical structure

Description

As a certified reference material (CRM), 2-(3-Chlorophenoxy)-5-methoxybenzoic 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-(3-Chlorophenoxy)-5-methoxybenzoic acid (CAS 86456-12-4), molecular formula C14H11ClO4 and molecular weight 278.69 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Structurally, 2-(3-Chlorophenoxy)-5-methoxybenzoic acid (C14H11ClO4) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution, a polycyclic aromatic system. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 9.0, corresponding to approximately 9 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 278.69 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.

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC14H11ClO4
Molecular Weight278.69 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)9.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1981
Halogen ContentCl-containing

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