Methyl 7-bromo-5-fluorobenzofuran-2-carboxylate CAS 1398504-34-1

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.1398504-34-1
Molecular FormulaC10H6BrFO3
Molecular Weight273.06 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Methyl 7-bromo-5-fluorobenzofuran-2-carboxylate CAS 1398504-34-1 chemical structure

Description

Based on its molecular formula C10H6BrFO3, Methyl 7-bromo-5-fluorobenzofuran-2-carboxylate contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine/bromine substitution, an aromatic ring system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 273.06 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).

CATO supplies Methyl 7-bromo-5-fluorobenzofuran-2-carboxylate (CAS 1398504-34-1), a certified reference material (molecular formula C10H6BrFO3, MW 273.06 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

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.

As a certified reference material (CRM), Methyl 7-bromo-5-fluorobenzofuran-2-carboxylate meets the metrological traceability requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories. Batch-to-batch consistency is monitored via control charts to guarantee comparable assigned values across lots.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC10H6BrFO3
Molecular Weight273.06 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility)
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.)1991
Halogen ContentF/Br-containing

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