| CAS No. | 261951-95-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C9H8BrF3O |
| Molecular Weight | 269.06 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
2-Methyl-4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzyl bromide (C9H8BrF3O) contains a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine/bromine substitution, an aromatic ring system. Halogen substitution raises its density and boiling point; these physicochemical properties determine the optimal preparation and storage of its standard solutions. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.
2-Methyl-4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzyl bromide (CAS 261951-95-5), molecular formula C9H8BrF3O and molecular weight 269.06 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
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 2-Methyl-4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzyl bromide 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 | C9H8BrF3O |
| Molecular Weight | 269.06 g/mol |
| Appearance | Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility) |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at room temperature, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble) |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 4.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 2025 |
| Halogen Content | F/Br-containing |