| CAS No. | 888731-75-7 |
| Molecular Formula | C7H4Cl2O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 191.01 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 191.01 g/mol gives 4-Chloro-3-hydroxybenzoyl chloride distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.
CATO supplies 4-Chloro-3-hydroxybenzoyl chloride (CAS 888731-75-7), a certified reference material (molecular formula C7H4Cl2O2, MW 191.01 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.
Based on its molecular formula C7H4Cl2O2, 4-Chloro-3-hydroxybenzoyl chloride 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 191.01 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. 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.
As a certified reference material (CRM), 4-Chloro-3-hydroxybenzoyl chloride 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.
| Molecular Formula | C7H4Cl2O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 191.01 g/mol |
| Appearance | Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility) |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble) |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 5.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1987 |
| Halogen Content | Cl-containing |