5-(4-Chlorobenzyl)-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxane-4,6-dione CAS 88466-67-5

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.88466-67-5
Molecular FormulaC13H13ClO4
Molecular Weight268.69 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

5-(4-Chlorobenzyl)-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxane-4,6-dione CAS 88466-67-5 chemical structure

Description

5-(4-Chlorobenzyl)-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxane-4,6-dione (CAS 88466-67-5), molecular formula C13H13ClO4 and molecular weight 268.69 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C13H13ClO4, 5-(4-Chlorobenzyl)-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxane-4,6-dione 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 268.69 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. The high carbon-to-hydrogen ratio imparts good lipophilicity, allowing liquid-liquid extraction with non-polar solvents such as n-hexane or ethyl acetate.

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 5-(4-Chlorobenzyl)-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxane-4,6-dione 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 FormulaC13H13ClO4
Molecular Weight268.69 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale 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)7.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1982
Halogen ContentCl-containing

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