1,4-Dibromo-2,5-dinitrobenzene CAS 18908-08-2

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.18908-08-2
Molecular FormulaC6H2Br2N2O4
Molecular Weight325.90 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

1,4-Dibromo-2,5-dinitrobenzene CAS 18908-08-2 chemical structure

Description

As a certified reference material (CRM), 1,4-Dibromo-2,5-dinitrobenzene meets the metrological traceability requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories. Batch-to-batch consistency is monitored via control charts to guarantee comparable assigned values across lots.

CATO supplies 1,4-Dibromo-2,5-dinitrobenzene (CAS 18908-08-2), a certified reference material (molecular formula C6H2Br2N2O4, MW 325.90 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Based on its molecular formula C6H2Br2N2O4, 1,4-Dibromo-2,5-dinitrobenzene contains an amide group, a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, bromine substitution, an aromatic ring system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 325.90 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.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC6H2Br2N2O4
Molecular Weight325.90 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, faint amine-like odor, low volatility)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
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)6.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1962
Halogen ContentBr-containing
Nitrogen Atoms2

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