2-(2,4,5,7-Tetrabromo-6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl)benzoic acid CAS 152-75-0

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.152-75-0
Molecular FormulaC20H8Br4O5
Molecular Weight647.89 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-(2,4,5,7-Tetrabromo-6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl)benzoic acid CAS 152-75-0 chemical structure

Description

2-(2,4,5,7-Tetrabromo-6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl)benzoic acid (CAS 152-75-0), molecular formula C20H8Br4O5 and molecular weight 647.89 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Owing to a flavonoid core, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, bromine substitution, 2-(2,4,5,7-Tetrabromo-6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl)benzoic acid is typically pale yellow to yellow amorphous powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 647.89 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. 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-(2,4,5,7-Tetrabromo-6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl)benzoic acid 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 FormulaC20H8Br4O5
Molecular Weight647.89 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at room temperature, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)15.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1957
Halogen ContentBr-containing

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