| CAS No. | 21655-73-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C14H8Br2Cl2 |
| Molecular Weight | 406.93 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.
CATO supplies 1,1-Bis-(4-Bromophenyl)-2,2-dichloroethylene (CAS 21655-73-2), a certified reference material (molecular formula C14H8Br2Cl2, MW 406.93 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.
Structurally, 1,1-Bis-(4-Bromophenyl)-2,2-dichloroethylene (C14H8Br2Cl2) contains chlorine/bromine substitution, a polycyclic aromatic system. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 9.0, corresponding to approximately 9 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 406.93 g/mol, it falls into the moderately-high-molecular-weight range. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.
As a certified reference material (CRM), 1,1-Bis-(4-Bromophenyl)-2,2-dichloroethylene 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.
| Molecular Formula | C14H8Br2Cl2 |
| Molecular Weight | 406.93 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 |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 9.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1963 |
| Halogen Content | Cl/Br-containing |