(2E)-1-(2-Chlorophenyl)-3-(3-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-en-1-one CAS 869712-83-4

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.869712-83-4
Molecular FormulaC16H13ClO2
Molecular Weight272.73 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(2E)-1-(2-Chlorophenyl)-3-(3-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-en-1-one CAS 869712-83-4 chemical structure

Description

(2E)-1-(2-Chlorophenyl)-3-(3-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-en-1-one (CAS 869712-83-4), molecular formula C16H13ClO2 and molecular weight 272.73 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Owing to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution, a polycyclic aromatic system, (2E)-1-(2-Chlorophenyl)-3-(3-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-en-1-one is typically pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 272.73 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.

CATO manufactures (2E)-1-(2-Chlorophenyl)-3-(3-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-en-1-one 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 FormulaC16H13ClO2
Molecular Weight272.73 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, 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; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)10.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1987
Halogen ContentCl-containing

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