2-(5-bromo-2-chlorophenoxy)ethan-1-ol CAS 1455206-43-5

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.1455206-43-5
Molecular FormulaC8H8BrClO2
Molecular Weight251.50 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-(5-bromo-2-chlorophenoxy)ethan-1-ol CAS 1455206-43-5 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 2-(5-bromo-2-chlorophenoxy)ethan-1-ol 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-(5-bromo-2-chlorophenoxy)ethan-1-ol (CAS 1455206-43-5), molecular formula C8H8BrClO2 and molecular weight 251.50 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Structurally, 2-(5-bromo-2-chlorophenoxy)ethan-1-ol (C8H8BrClO2) 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 251.50 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.

As a certified reference material (CRM), 2-(5-bromo-2-chlorophenoxy)ethan-1-ol 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 FormulaC8H8BrClO2
Molecular Weight251.50 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.)1992
Halogen ContentCl/Br-containing

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