Methoxychlor
TL;DR: Methoxychlor (CAS 72-43-5) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C16H15Cl3O2 and molecular weight 344.01376 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
1-methoxy-4-[2,2,2-trichloro-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethyl]benzene
Also Known As: methoxychlor, p,p'-Methoxychlor, Dimethoxy-DDT, Methoxy-DDT, Methoxcide
Application Areas
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Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C16H15Cl3O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 344.01376 g/mol |
| XLogP | 5.1 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 18.5 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 2 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 4 |
| Exact Mass | 344.01376 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 21 |
| Complexity | 279.0 |
| Melting Point | 187 to 190 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | Decomposes (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.41 at 77 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Vapor Pressure | Very low (NTP, 1992) |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 73 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| SMILES | COC1=CC=C(C=C1)C(C2=CC=C(C=C2)OC)C(Cl)(Cl)Cl |
| InChIKey | IAKOZHOLGAGEJT-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Methoxychlor is used in agrochemical development, including crop protection agent synthesis, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies Methoxychlor (CAS 72-43-5) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.
A agrochemical intermediate supplied by CoreyChem, Methoxychlor (CAS 72-43-5) has the molecular formula C16H15Cl3O2 and a molecular weight of 344.01 g/mol. Reported properties include a density of 1.41 at 77 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink g/cm³, a solubility: less than 1 mg/mL at 73 °F (NTP, 1992). It is also known as methoxychlor and p,p'-Methoxychlor.
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Chemical Property Profile of Methoxychlor
Property Insights of Methoxychlor
The XLogP value of 5.1 indicates that Methoxychlor is lipophilic (fat-soluble), which may influence its absorption, distribution, and formulation strategy. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 18.5 Ų, Methoxychlor exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Methoxychlor has 0 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 2 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), which may warrant consideration for formulation optimization.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Methoxychlor?
The CAS number of Methoxychlor is 72-43-5.
What is the molecular formula of Methoxychlor?
The molecular formula of Methoxychlor is C16H15Cl3O2.
What is the molecular weight of Methoxychlor?
The molecular weight of Methoxychlor is 344.01376 g/mol.
What are the applications of Methoxychlor?
Methoxychlor is used in agrochemical development, including crop protection agent synthesis, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies Methoxychlor (CAS...
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