| CAS No. | 116355-19-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H7BrN2 |
| Molecular Weight | 211.06 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
6-Bromo-5-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine (CAS 116355-19-2) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C8H7BrN2 and a molecular weight of 211.06 g/mol.
Based on its molecular formula C8H7BrN2, 6-Bromo-5-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine contains a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic scaffold, a nitrile group, bromine substitution; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 211.06 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).
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 6-Bromo-5-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine 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 | C8H7BrN2 |
| Molecular Weight | 211.06 g/mol |
| Appearance | Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, faint amine-like odor) |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 6.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1990 |
| Halogen Content | Br-containing |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 2 |