3-(4-Bromophenyl)-1-(2-hydroxyphenyl)prop-2-en-1-one CAS 16635-18-0

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.16635-18-0
Molecular FormulaC15H11BrO2
Molecular Weight303.15 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

3-(4-Bromophenyl)-1-(2-hydroxyphenyl)prop-2-en-1-one CAS 16635-18-0 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.

3-(4-Bromophenyl)-1-(2-hydroxyphenyl)prop-2-en-1-one (CAS 16635-18-0), molecular formula C15H11BrO2 and molecular weight 303.15 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Owing to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, bromine substitution, a polycyclic aromatic system, 3-(4-Bromophenyl)-1-(2-hydroxyphenyl)prop-2-en-1-one is typically pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 303.15 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.

CATO manufactures 3-(4-Bromophenyl)-1-(2-hydroxyphenyl)prop-2-en-1-one 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 FormulaC15H11BrO2
Molecular Weight303.15 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; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)10.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1961
Halogen ContentBr-containing

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