2-(Bromomethyl)-1,3-dichloro-4-methylbenzene CAS 1379342-39-8

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.1379342-39-8
Molecular FormulaC8H7BrCl2
Molecular Weight253.95 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-(Bromomethyl)-1,3-dichloro-4-methylbenzene CAS 1379342-39-8 chemical structure

Description

2-(Bromomethyl)-1,3-dichloro-4-methylbenzene (CAS 1379342-39-8) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C8H7BrCl2 and a molecular weight of 253.95 g/mol.

Owing to chlorine/bromine substitution, an aromatic ring system, 2-(Bromomethyl)-1,3-dichloro-4-methylbenzene is typically off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 253.95 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).

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

CATO manufactures 2-(Bromomethyl)-1,3-dichloro-4-methylbenzene 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 FormulaC8H7BrCl2
Molecular Weight253.95 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
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)4.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1991
Halogen ContentCl/Br-containing

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