3-Bromo-4-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4-oxobut-2-enoic acid CAS 16170-76-6

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.16170-76-6
Molecular FormulaC11H9BrO4
Molecular Weight285.09 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

3-Bromo-4-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4-oxobut-2-enoic acid CAS 16170-76-6 chemical structure

Description

Under current pharmacopoeial and regulatory frameworks, quality-control requirements for this class of reference material explicitly involve the control of targets including 3-Bromo-4-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4-oxobut-2-enoic acid.

3-Bromo-4-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4-oxobut-2-enoic acid (CAS 16170-76-6) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C11H9BrO4 and a molecular weight of 285.09 g/mol.

Structurally, 3-Bromo-4-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4-oxobut-2-enoic acid (C11H9BrO4) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, bromine substitution, an aromatic ring system. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 7.0, corresponding to approximately 7 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 285.09 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).

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.

CATO manufactures 3-Bromo-4-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4-oxobut-2-enoic acid 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.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC11H9BrO4
Molecular Weight285.09 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)7.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1961
Halogen ContentBr-containing

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