5-(2-Chloro-6-fluorophenyl)-5-oxovaleric acid CAS 951891-31-9

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.951891-31-9
Molecular FormulaC11H10ClFO3
Molecular Weight244.65 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

5-(2-Chloro-6-fluorophenyl)-5-oxovaleric acid CAS 951891-31-9 chemical structure

Description

Under current pharmacopoeial and regulatory frameworks, quality-control requirements for this class of reference material explicitly involve the control of targets including 5-(2-Chloro-6-fluorophenyl)-5-oxovaleric acid.

5-(2-Chloro-6-fluorophenyl)-5-oxovaleric acid (CAS 951891-31-9), molecular formula C11H10ClFO3 and molecular weight 244.65 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C11H10ClFO3, 5-(2-Chloro-6-fluorophenyl)-5-oxovaleric acid contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine/chlorine substitution, an aromatic ring system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 244.65 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.

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), 5-(2-Chloro-6-fluorophenyl)-5-oxovaleric acid 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 FormulaC11H10ClFO3
Molecular Weight244.65 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, 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 ContentF/Cl-containing

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