Methyl 2-(4-bromo-5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methylphenyl)acetate CAS 1956370-75-4

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.1956370-75-4
Molecular FormulaC11H13BrO3
Molecular Weight273.12 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Methyl 2-(4-bromo-5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methylphenyl)acetate CAS 1956370-75-4 chemical structure

Description

Under current pharmacopoeial and regulatory frameworks, quality-control requirements for this class of reference material explicitly involve the control of targets including Methyl 2-(4-bromo-5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methylphenyl)acetate.

Methyl 2-(4-bromo-5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methylphenyl)acetate (CAS 1956370-75-4), molecular formula C11H13BrO3 and molecular weight 273.12 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Structurally, Methyl 2-(4-bromo-5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methylphenyl)acetate (C11H13BrO3) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, bromine substitution, an aromatic ring system. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 5.0, corresponding to approximately 5 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 273.12 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

As a certified reference material (CRM), Methyl 2-(4-bromo-5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methylphenyl)acetate 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.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC11H13BrO3
Molecular Weight273.12 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor)
Purity97%+
StorageStore in a cool place (≤25°C), keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)5.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1996
Halogen ContentBr-containing

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