Methyl 5-Bromo-2-hydroxy-4-methylbenzoate CAS 39503-57-6

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.39503-57-6
Molecular FormulaC9H9BrO3
Molecular Weight245.07 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Methyl 5-Bromo-2-hydroxy-4-methylbenzoate CAS 39503-57-6 chemical structure

Description

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

CATO supplies Methyl 5-Bromo-2-hydroxy-4-methylbenzoate (CAS 39503-57-6), a certified reference material (molecular formula C9H9BrO3, MW 245.07 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Based on its molecular formula C9H9BrO3, Methyl 5-Bromo-2-hydroxy-4-methylbenzoate contains a carboxylic acid group, 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 245.07 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.

As a certified reference material (CRM), Methyl 5-Bromo-2-hydroxy-4-methylbenzoate 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 FormulaC9H9BrO3
Molecular Weight245.07 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor)
Purity97%+
StorageStore in a cool place (≤25°C), keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)5.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1968
Halogen ContentBr-containing

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