1-Chloro-4-(chloromethyl)-2-methylbenzene CAS 92304-76-2

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.92304-76-2
Molecular FormulaC8H8Cl2
Molecular Weight175.06 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

1-Chloro-4-(chloromethyl)-2-methylbenzene CAS 92304-76-2 chemical structure

Description

1-Chloro-4-(chloromethyl)-2-methylbenzene (CAS 92304-76-2), molecular formula C8H8Cl2 and molecular weight 175.06 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Structurally, 1-Chloro-4-(chloromethyl)-2-methylbenzene (C8H8Cl2) contains chlorine substitution, an aromatic ring system. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 4.0, corresponding to approximately 4 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 175.06 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

CATO manufactures 1-Chloro-4-(chloromethyl)-2-methylbenzene 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 FormulaC8H8Cl2
Molecular Weight175.06 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)4.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1983
Halogen ContentCl-containing

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