2-bromo-5-(difluoromethyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazole CAS 1594041-90-3

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.1594041-90-3
Molecular FormulaC3HBrF2N2O
Molecular Weight198.95 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-bromo-5-(difluoromethyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazole CAS 1594041-90-3 chemical structure

Description

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

2-bromo-5-(difluoromethyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazole (CAS 1594041-90-3), molecular formula C3HBrF2N2O and molecular weight 198.95 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Structurally, 2-bromo-5-(difluoromethyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazole (C3HBrF2N2O) contains an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine/bromine substitution. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 3.0, corresponding to approximately 3 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 198.95 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. 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).

As a certified reference material (CRM), 2-bromo-5-(difluoromethyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazole 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 FormulaC3HBrF2N2O
Molecular Weight198.95 g/mol
AppearanceWhite to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, faint amine-like odor, low volatility)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)3.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
CAS Registry Year (est.)1993
Halogen ContentF/Br-containing
Nitrogen Atoms2

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