9-Bromo-6-phenyl-6H-benzofuro[2,3-b]indole CAS 1616632-50-8

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.1616632-50-8
Molecular FormulaC20H12BrNO
Molecular Weight362.22 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

9-Bromo-6-phenyl-6H-benzofuro[2,3-b]indole CAS 1616632-50-8 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 9-Bromo-6-phenyl-6H-benzofuro[2,3-b]indole is closely related to a steroid core, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, bromine substitution in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

9-Bromo-6-phenyl-6H-benzofuro[2,3-b]indole (CAS 1616632-50-8), molecular formula C20H12BrNO and molecular weight 362.22 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Structurally, 9-Bromo-6-phenyl-6H-benzofuro[2,3-b]indole (C20H12BrNO) contains a steroid core, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, bromine substitution. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 15.0, corresponding to approximately 15 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 362.22 g/mol, it falls into the moderately-high-molecular-weight range. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).

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

The assigned purity is verified by mass-balance and quantitative NMR (qNMR) approaches, with the expanded uncertainty reported at a 95% confidence level (k=2). Batch homogeneity and stability are independently assessed for every lot.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC20H12BrNO
Molecular Weight362.22 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light
Solubility (reference)Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)15.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1993
Halogen ContentBr-containing
Nitrogen Atoms1

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