| CAS No. | 186498-09-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C20H24Br2O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 488.21 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
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.
CATO supplies 1,4-Bis(4-bromophenoxy)-2,5-dimethylhexane-2,5-diol (CAS 186498-09-9), a certified reference material (molecular formula C20H24Br2O4, MW 488.21 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.
Based on its molecular formula C20H24Br2O4, 1,4-Bis(4-bromophenoxy)-2,5-dimethylhexane-2,5-diol contains a flavonoid core, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, bromine substitution; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 488.21 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.
| Molecular Formula | C20H24Br2O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 488.21 g/mol |
| Appearance | Pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility) |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at room temperature, protect from light, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 8.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 2010 |
| Halogen Content | Br-containing |