3-(2-Chlorophenyl)-4,6-dimethoxy-2-methylbenzofuran CAS 922140-93-0

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.922140-93-0
Molecular FormulaC17H15ClO3
Molecular Weight302.75 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

3-(2-Chlorophenyl)-4,6-dimethoxy-2-methylbenzofuran CAS 922140-93-0 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 3-(2-Chlorophenyl)-4,6-dimethoxy-2-methylbenzofuran is closely related to a steroid core, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

3-(2-Chlorophenyl)-4,6-dimethoxy-2-methylbenzofuran (CAS 922140-93-0), molecular formula C17H15ClO3 and molecular weight 302.75 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C17H15ClO3, 3-(2-Chlorophenyl)-4,6-dimethoxy-2-methylbenzofuran contains a steroid core, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 302.75 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 3-(2-Chlorophenyl)-4,6-dimethoxy-2-methylbenzofuran 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 FormulaC17H15ClO3
Molecular Weight302.75 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
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)10.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1987
Halogen ContentCl-containing

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