Methyl 5-bromo-3-hydroxybenzofuran-2-carboxylate CAS 112104-41-3

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.112104-41-3
Molecular FormulaC10H7BrO4
Molecular Weight271.06 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Methyl 5-bromo-3-hydroxybenzofuran-2-carboxylate CAS 112104-41-3 chemical structure

Description

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

Methyl 5-bromo-3-hydroxybenzofuran-2-carboxylate (CAS 112104-41-3) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C10H7BrO4 and a molecular weight of 271.06 g/mol.

Based on its molecular formula C10H7BrO4, Methyl 5-bromo-3-hydroxybenzofuran-2-carboxylate contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, bromine substitution, an aromatic ring system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 271.06 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. The presence of an aromatic ring or conjugated system gives the compound characteristic absorption bands in the UV-Vis region, making it well suited to UV or diode-array detection (DAD).

CATO manufactures Methyl 5-bromo-3-hydroxybenzofuran-2-carboxylate 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 FormulaC10H7BrO4
Molecular Weight271.06 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 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)7.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1989
Halogen ContentBr-containing

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