5-(Bromomethyl)dihydrofuran-2(3H)-one CAS 32730-32-8

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.32730-32-8
Molecular FormulaC5H7BrO2
Molecular Weight179.01 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

5-(Bromomethyl)dihydrofuran-2(3H)-one CAS 32730-32-8 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 5-(Bromomethyl)dihydrofuran-2(3H)-one is closely related to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, bromine substitution in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

5-(Bromomethyl)dihydrofuran-2(3H)-one (CAS 32730-32-8) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C5H7BrO2 and a molecular weight of 179.01 g/mol.

Based on its molecular formula C5H7BrO2, 5-(Bromomethyl)dihydrofuran-2(3H)-one contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, bromine substitution; these features give the compound characteristic functional-group stretching vibrations in infrared spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 179.01 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), 5-(Bromomethyl)dihydrofuran-2(3H)-one 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 FormulaC5H7BrO2
Molecular Weight179.01 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityContains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)2.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1966
Halogen ContentBr-containing

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