1,4-Bis(bromomethyl)-2,3,5,6-tetramethylbenzene CAS 35168-64-0

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.35168-64-0
Molecular FormulaC12H16Br2
Molecular Weight320.06 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

1,4-Bis(bromomethyl)-2,3,5,6-tetramethylbenzene CAS 35168-64-0 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 320.06 g/mol gives 1,4-Bis(bromomethyl)-2,3,5,6-tetramethylbenzene distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

1,4-Bis(bromomethyl)-2,3,5,6-tetramethylbenzene (CAS 35168-64-0), molecular formula C12H16Br2 and molecular weight 320.06 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

1,4-Bis(bromomethyl)-2,3,5,6-tetramethylbenzene (C12H16Br2) contains bromine substitution, an aromatic ring system. Halogen substitution raises its density and boiling point, its high carbon-to-hydrogen ratio confers good lipid solubility; 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.

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

CATO manufactures 1,4-Bis(bromomethyl)-2,3,5,6-tetramethylbenzene 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.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC12H16Br2
Molecular Weight320.06 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at room temperature
Solubility (reference)Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)4.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1967
Halogen ContentBr-containing

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