5-(Bromomethyl)-3-methylisoxazole CAS 36958-61-9

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.36958-61-9
Molecular FormulaC5H6BrNO
Molecular Weight176.01 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

5-(Bromomethyl)-3-methylisoxazole CAS 36958-61-9 chemical structure

Description

5-(Bromomethyl)-3-methylisoxazole (CAS 36958-61-9) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C5H6BrNO and a molecular weight of 176.01 g/mol.

Based on its molecular formula C5H6BrNO, 5-(Bromomethyl)-3-methylisoxazole contains an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, bromine substitution; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 176.01 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.

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), 5-(Bromomethyl)-3-methylisoxazole 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 FormulaC5H6BrNO
Molecular Weight176.01 g/mol
AppearanceWhite to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, faint amine-like odor)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)3.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
CAS Registry Year (est.)1967
Halogen ContentBr-containing
Nitrogen Atoms1

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