2-Bromo-2,2-difluoroethanol CAS 420-94-0

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.420-94-0
Molecular FormulaC2H3BrF2O
Molecular Weight160.95 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-Bromo-2,2-difluoroethanol CAS 420-94-0 chemical structure

Description

2-Bromo-2,2-difluoroethanol (CAS 420-94-0) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C2H3BrF2O and a molecular weight of 160.95 g/mol.

Based on its molecular formula C2H3BrF2O, 2-Bromo-2,2-difluoroethanol contains a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine/bromine substitution; these features give the compound characteristic functional-group stretching vibrations in infrared spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 160.95 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.

CATO manufactures 2-Bromo-2,2-difluoroethanol 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 FormulaC2H3BrF2O
Molecular Weight160.95 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityStable under recommended storage conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)0.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1957
Halogen ContentF/Br-containing

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