Methyl 5-bromo-3-(bromomethyl)furan-2-carboxylate CAS 23268-21-5

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.23268-21-5
Molecular FormulaC7H6Br2O3
Molecular Weight297.93 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Methyl 5-bromo-3-(bromomethyl)furan-2-carboxylate CAS 23268-21-5 chemical structure

Description

As a certified reference material (CRM), Methyl 5-bromo-3-(bromomethyl)furan-2-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.

CATO supplies Methyl 5-bromo-3-(bromomethyl)furan-2-carboxylate (CAS 23268-21-5), a certified reference material (molecular formula C7H6Br2O3, MW 297.93 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Based on its molecular formula C7H6Br2O3, Methyl 5-bromo-3-(bromomethyl)furan-2-carboxylate contains 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 297.93 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).

This reference standard is suitable for quantitative analysis on major chromatographic platforms including HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS, serving as an external calibration standard or a system suitability test reference material.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC7H6Br2O3
Molecular Weight297.93 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility)
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, water
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)4.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1963
Halogen ContentBr-containing

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