Methyl 2-bromo-3-fluoropropanoate CAS 1537-52-6

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.1537-52-6
Molecular FormulaC4H6BrFO2
Molecular Weight184.99 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Methyl 2-bromo-3-fluoropropanoate CAS 1537-52-6 chemical structure

Description

CATO manufactures Methyl 2-bromo-3-fluoropropanoate 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.

Methyl 2-bromo-3-fluoropropanoate (CAS 1537-52-6), molecular formula C4H6BrFO2 and molecular weight 184.99 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C4H6BrFO2, Methyl 2-bromo-3-fluoropropanoate contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine/bromine substitution; these features give the compound characteristic functional-group stretching vibrations in infrared spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 184.99 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.

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC4H6BrFO2
Molecular Weight184.99 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityContains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)1.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1957
Halogen ContentF/Br-containing

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