7-Bromo-6-chloro-1-benzofuran CAS 1427404-45-2

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.1427404-45-2
Molecular FormulaC8H4BrClO
Molecular Weight231.47 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

7-Bromo-6-chloro-1-benzofuran CAS 1427404-45-2 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 7-Bromo-6-chloro-1-benzofuran is closely related to 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.

7-Bromo-6-chloro-1-benzofuran (CAS 1427404-45-2), molecular formula C8H4BrClO and molecular weight 231.47 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C8H4BrClO, 7-Bromo-6-chloro-1-benzofuran contains a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine/bromine substitution, an aromatic ring system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 231.47 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).

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 7-Bromo-6-chloro-1-benzofuran 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 FormulaC8H4BrClO
Molecular Weight231.47 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 tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)6.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1991
Halogen ContentCl/Br-containing

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