2-(4-Bromophenyl)-2-oxoethyl benzofuran-2-carboxylate CAS 326886-76-4

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.326886-76-4
Molecular FormulaC17H11BrO4
Molecular Weight359.17 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-(4-Bromophenyl)-2-oxoethyl benzofuran-2-carboxylate CAS 326886-76-4 chemical structure

Description

Structurally, 2-(4-Bromophenyl)-2-oxoethyl benzofuran-2-carboxylate (C17H11BrO4) contains a flavonoid core, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, bromine substitution. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 12.0, corresponding to approximately 12 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 359.17 g/mol, it falls into the moderately-high-molecular-weight range. The presence of an aromatic ring or conjugated system gives the compound characteristic absorption bands in the UV-Vis region, making it well suited to UV or diode-array detection (DAD).

2-(4-Bromophenyl)-2-oxoethyl benzofuran-2-carboxylate (CAS 326886-76-4), molecular formula C17H11BrO4 and molecular weight 359.17 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

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), 2-(4-Bromophenyl)-2-oxoethyl benzofuran-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.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC17H11BrO4
Molecular Weight359.17 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 chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO
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)12.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)2025
Halogen ContentBr-containing

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