| CAS No. | 898779-71-0 |
| Molecular Formula | C17H16ClFO |
| Molecular Weight | 290.76 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
The occurrence of 1-(3-Chloro-5-fluorophenyl)-3-(3,4-dimethylphenyl)propan-1-one is closely related to a steroid core, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine/chlorine substitution in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.
1-(3-Chloro-5-fluorophenyl)-3-(3,4-dimethylphenyl)propan-1-one (CAS 898779-71-0), molecular formula C17H16ClFO and molecular weight 290.76 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Structurally, 1-(3-Chloro-5-fluorophenyl)-3-(3,4-dimethylphenyl)propan-1-one (C17H16ClFO) contains a steroid core, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine/chlorine substitution. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 9.0, corresponding to approximately 9 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 290.76 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. 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.
The assigned purity is verified by mass-balance and quantitative NMR (qNMR) approaches, with the expanded uncertainty reported at a 95% confidence level (k=2). Batch homogeneity and stability are independently assessed for every lot.
| Molecular Formula | C17H16ClFO |
| Molecular Weight | 290.76 g/mol |
| Appearance | Pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility) |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 9.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1987 |
| Halogen Content | F/Cl-containing |