Ethyl 5-(4-chloro-2-methylphenyl)-5-oxopentanoate CAS 951889-77-3

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.951889-77-3
Molecular FormulaC14H17ClO3
Molecular Weight268.74 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Ethyl 5-(4-chloro-2-methylphenyl)-5-oxopentanoate CAS 951889-77-3 chemical structure

Description

Ethyl 5-(4-chloro-2-methylphenyl)-5-oxopentanoate (CAS 951889-77-3) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C14H17ClO3 and a molecular weight of 268.74 g/mol.

Structurally, Ethyl 5-(4-chloro-2-methylphenyl)-5-oxopentanoate (C14H17ClO3) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution, an aromatic ring system. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 6.0, corresponding to approximately 6 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 268.74 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 Ethyl 5-(4-chloro-2-methylphenyl)-5-oxopentanoate 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 FormulaC14H17ClO3
Molecular Weight268.74 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)6.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1987
Halogen ContentCl-containing

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