1-(2,6-Dichlorophenyl)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propan-1-one CAS 898793-75-4

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.898793-75-4
Molecular FormulaC16H14Cl2O2
Molecular Weight309.19 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

1-(2,6-Dichlorophenyl)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propan-1-one CAS 898793-75-4 chemical structure

Description

1-(2,6-Dichlorophenyl)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propan-1-one (CAS 898793-75-4), molecular formula C16H14Cl2O2 and molecular weight 309.19 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C16H14Cl2O2, 1-(2,6-Dichlorophenyl)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propan-1-one contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution, a polycyclic aromatic system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 309.19 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.

As a certified reference material (CRM), 1-(2,6-Dichlorophenyl)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propan-1-one 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.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC16H14Cl2O2
Molecular Weight309.19 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light
Solubility (reference)Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)9.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1987
Halogen ContentCl-containing

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