| CAS No. | 306730-10-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C16H12BrClO3S |
| Molecular Weight | 399.69 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 399.69 g/mol gives 4-(4-Bromophenyl)-2-[(4-chlorophenyl)sulfanyl]-4-oxobutanoic acid distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.
4-(4-Bromophenyl)-2-[(4-chlorophenyl)sulfanyl]-4-oxobutanoic acid (CAS 306730-10-9) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C16H12BrClO3S and a molecular weight of 399.69 g/mol.
Owing to a sulfone group, a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine/bromine substitution, a polycyclic aromatic system, 4-(4-Bromophenyl)-2-[(4-chlorophenyl)sulfanyl]-4-oxobutanoic acid is typically pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 399.69 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. The high carbon-to-hydrogen ratio imparts good lipophilicity, allowing liquid-liquid extraction with non-polar solvents such as n-hexane or ethyl acetate.
Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.
As a certified reference material (CRM), 4-(4-Bromophenyl)-2-[(4-chlorophenyl)sulfanyl]-4-oxobutanoic acid 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 | C16H12BrClO3S |
| Molecular Weight | 399.69 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 10.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 2025 |
| Halogen Content | Cl/Br-containing |
| Sulfur Atoms | 1 |