2-Bromo-4-chloro-6-(hydroxymethyl)phenol CAS 116795-47-2

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.116795-47-2
Molecular FormulaC7H6BrClO2
Molecular Weight237.48 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-Bromo-4-chloro-6-(hydroxymethyl)phenol CAS 116795-47-2 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 2-Bromo-4-chloro-6-(hydroxymethyl)phenol is closely related to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine/bromine substitution, an aromatic ring system in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

2-Bromo-4-chloro-6-(hydroxymethyl)phenol (CAS 116795-47-2) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C7H6BrClO2 and a molecular weight of 237.48 g/mol.

Structurally, 2-Bromo-4-chloro-6-(hydroxymethyl)phenol (C7H6BrClO2) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine/bromine substitution, an aromatic ring system. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 4.0, corresponding to approximately 4 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 237.48 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. 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-Bromo-4-chloro-6-(hydroxymethyl)phenol 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 FormulaC7H6BrClO2
Molecular Weight237.48 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at room temperature, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)4.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1990
Halogen ContentCl/Br-containing

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