| CAS No. | 104567-72-8 |
| Molecular Formula | C16H10Br2O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 426.06 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
2-(3,5-Dibromo-4-hydroxyphenyl)-6-hydroxy-3-methyl-4H-chromen-4-one (CAS 104567-72-8), molecular formula C16H10Br2O4 and molecular weight 426.06 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Owing to a flavonoid core, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, bromine substitution, 2-(3,5-Dibromo-4-hydroxyphenyl)-6-hydroxy-3-methyl-4H-chromen-4-one is typically pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 426.06 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. 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.
CATO manufactures 2-(3,5-Dibromo-4-hydroxyphenyl)-6-hydroxy-3-methyl-4H-chromen-4-one 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.
| Molecular Formula | C16H10Br2O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 426.06 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 chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO |
| 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) | 11.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1986 |
| Halogen Content | Br-containing |