| CAS No. | 1621375-68-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H6BrFO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 233.03 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
2-Bromo-1-(3-fluoro-2-hydroxyphenyl)ethanone (CAS 1621375-68-5), molecular formula C8H6BrFO2 and molecular weight 233.03 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Based on its molecular formula C8H6BrFO2, 2-Bromo-1-(3-fluoro-2-hydroxyphenyl)ethanone contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine/bromine substitution, an aromatic ring system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 233.03 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.
CATO manufactures 2-Bromo-1-(3-fluoro-2-hydroxyphenyl)ethanone 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.
| Molecular Formula | C8H6BrFO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 233.03 g/mol |
| Appearance | Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility) |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at room temperature, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble) |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 5.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1993 |
| Halogen Content | F/Br-containing |