4-Chloro-1-(chloromethyl)-2-fluorobenzene CAS 87417-71-8

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.87417-71-8
Molecular FormulaC7H5Cl2F
Molecular Weight179.02 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

4-Chloro-1-(chloromethyl)-2-fluorobenzene CAS 87417-71-8 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 179.02 g/mol gives 4-Chloro-1-(chloromethyl)-2-fluorobenzene distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

CATO supplies 4-Chloro-1-(chloromethyl)-2-fluorobenzene (CAS 87417-71-8), a certified reference material (molecular formula C7H5Cl2F, MW 179.02 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Based on its molecular formula C7H5Cl2F, 4-Chloro-1-(chloromethyl)-2-fluorobenzene contains fluorine/chlorine substitution, an aromatic ring system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 179.02 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. The presence of an aromatic ring or conjugated system gives the compound characteristic absorption bands in the UV-Vis region, making it well suited to UV or diode-array detection (DAD).

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-Chloro-1-(chloromethyl)-2-fluorobenzene 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 FormulaC7H5Cl2F
Molecular Weight179.02 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)4.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1981
Halogen ContentF/Cl-containing

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