Pentachlorophenol CAS 87-86-5

Purity 1000μg/mL in MethanolIn StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.87-86-5
Molecular FormulaC6HCl5O
Molecular Weight266.34 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Pentachlorophenol CAS 87-86-5 chemical structure

Description

Pentachlorophenol (CAS 87-86-5) is a high-purity pharmaceutical standards reference standard from CATO, an ISO 17034 accredited reference material producer. Molecular formula: C6HCl5O. Molecular weight: 266.34 g/mol. Each batch is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (COA).

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC6HCl5O
Molecular Weight266.34 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility)
Purity1000μg/mL in Methanol
StorageStore at room temperature, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)4.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1957
Halogen ContentCl-containing

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