2-Bromo-3-(bromomethyl)benzofuran CAS 38281-50-4

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.38281-50-4
Molecular FormulaC9H6Br2O
Molecular Weight289.95 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-Bromo-3-(bromomethyl)benzofuran CAS 38281-50-4 chemical structure

Description

CATO manufactures 2-Bromo-3-(bromomethyl)benzofuran 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.

2-Bromo-3-(bromomethyl)benzofuran (CAS 38281-50-4), molecular formula C9H6Br2O and molecular weight 289.95 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C9H6Br2O, 2-Bromo-3-(bromomethyl)benzofuran contains a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, bromine substitution, an aromatic ring system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 289.95 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. 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).

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

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC9H6Br2O
Molecular Weight289.95 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility)
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)6.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1967
Halogen ContentBr-containing

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