| CAS No. | 2601592-85-0 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H5BrN4S |
| Molecular Weight | 245.10 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
6-Bromo-2-(methylthio)-1H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyrazine (CAS 2601592-85-0), molecular formula C6H5BrN4S and molecular weight 245.10 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Based on its molecular formula C6H5BrN4S, 6-Bromo-2-(methylthio)-1H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyrazine contains a nitrile group, sulfur-containing functionality, bromine substitution, an aromatic ring system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 245.10 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.
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.
CATO manufactures 6-Bromo-2-(methylthio)-1H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyrazine under ISO 17034:2016 accreditation with dual CNAS and ANAB accreditation. Each batch is characterized by orthogonal methods and supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA), ensuring metrological traceability.
| Molecular Formula | C6H5BrN4S |
| Molecular Weight | 245.10 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 6.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 2001 |
| Halogen Content | Br-containing |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 4 |
| Sulfur Atoms | 1 |