| CAS No. | 942431-82-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C20H17Cl2NO4 |
| Molecular Weight | 406.26 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 406.26 g/mol gives 1-(3,4-Dichlorobenzoyl)-5-methoxy-2-methyl-1H-indole-3-acetic Acid Methyl Ester distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.
CATO supplies 1-(3,4-Dichlorobenzoyl)-5-methoxy-2-methyl-1H-indole-3-acetic Acid Methyl Ester (CAS 942431-82-5), a certified reference material (molecular formula C20H17Cl2NO4, MW 406.26 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.
Based on its molecular formula C20H17Cl2NO4, 1-(3,4-Dichlorobenzoyl)-5-methoxy-2-methyl-1H-indole-3-acetic Acid Methyl Ester contains a flavonoid core, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 406.26 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.
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 | C20H17Cl2NO4 |
| Molecular Weight | 406.26 g/mol |
| Appearance | Pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility) |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at room temperature, protect from light, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble) |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 12.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1987 |
| Halogen Content | Cl-containing |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 1 |