Ethyl 6-bromo-5-(2-ethoxy-2-oxoethoxy)-2-methylbenzofuran-3-carboxylate CAS 315237-09-3

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.315237-09-3
Molecular FormulaC16H17BrO6
Molecular Weight385.21 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Ethyl 6-bromo-5-(2-ethoxy-2-oxoethoxy)-2-methylbenzofuran-3-carboxylate CAS 315237-09-3 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of Ethyl 6-bromo-5-(2-ethoxy-2-oxoethoxy)-2-methylbenzofuran-3-carboxylate is closely related to a flavonoid core, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, bromine substitution in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

CATO supplies Ethyl 6-bromo-5-(2-ethoxy-2-oxoethoxy)-2-methylbenzofuran-3-carboxylate (CAS 315237-09-3), a certified reference material (molecular formula C16H17BrO6, MW 385.21 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Based on its molecular formula C16H17BrO6, Ethyl 6-bromo-5-(2-ethoxy-2-oxoethoxy)-2-methylbenzofuran-3-carboxylate contains a flavonoid core, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, bromine substitution; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 385.21 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.

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.

As a certified reference material (CRM), Ethyl 6-bromo-5-(2-ethoxy-2-oxoethoxy)-2-methylbenzofuran-3-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 FormulaC16H17BrO6
Molecular Weight385.21 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
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)8.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)2025
Halogen ContentBr-containing

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