2-Bromo-4-hydroxy-5-methoxyisophthalaldehyde CAS 1498322-37-4

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.1498322-37-4
Molecular FormulaC9H7BrO4
Molecular Weight259.05 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-Bromo-4-hydroxy-5-methoxyisophthalaldehyde CAS 1498322-37-4 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 2-Bromo-4-hydroxy-5-methoxyisophthalaldehyde is closely related to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, bromine substitution, an aromatic ring system in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

2-Bromo-4-hydroxy-5-methoxyisophthalaldehyde (CAS 1498322-37-4), molecular formula C9H7BrO4 and molecular weight 259.05 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C9H7BrO4, 2-Bromo-4-hydroxy-5-methoxyisophthalaldehyde contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, bromine substitution, an aromatic ring system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 259.05 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. 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-Bromo-4-hydroxy-5-methoxyisophthalaldehyde 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 FormulaC9H7BrO4
Molecular Weight259.05 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor)
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)6.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1992
Halogen ContentBr-containing

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