Methyl 6-bromo-5-methylbenzo[b]thiophene-4-carboxylate CAS 2168049-75-8

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.2168049-75-8
Molecular FormulaC11H9BrO2S
Molecular Weight285.16 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Methyl 6-bromo-5-methylbenzo[b]thiophene-4-carboxylate CAS 2168049-75-8 chemical structure

Description

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

Methyl 6-bromo-5-methylbenzo[b]thiophene-4-carboxylate (CAS 2168049-75-8), molecular formula C11H9BrO2S and molecular weight 285.16 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Structurally, Methyl 6-bromo-5-methylbenzo[b]thiophene-4-carboxylate (C11H9BrO2S) contains a sulfone group, 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 7.0, corresponding to approximately 7 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 285.16 g/mol, it falls into the medium-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), Methyl 6-bromo-5-methylbenzo[b]thiophene-4-carboxylate 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 FormulaC11H9BrO2S
Molecular Weight285.16 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)7.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1998
Halogen ContentBr-containing
Sulfur Atoms1

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