2-Bromo-1-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-phenylethanone CAS 1889-78-7

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.1889-78-7
Molecular FormulaC14H10BrClO
Molecular Weight309.59 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-Bromo-1-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-phenylethanone CAS 1889-78-7 chemical structure

Description

Based on its molecular formula C14H10BrClO, 2-Bromo-1-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-phenylethanone contains a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine/bromine substitution, a polycyclic aromatic system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 309.59 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).

2-Bromo-1-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-phenylethanone (CAS 1889-78-7), molecular formula C14H10BrClO and molecular weight 309.59 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

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 FormulaC14H10BrClO
Molecular Weight309.59 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility)
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)9.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1957
Halogen ContentCl/Br-containing

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