4-(Bromomethyl)-2,6-dimethylphenol CAS 45952-56-5

Purity >95%In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.45952-56-5
Molecular FormulaC9H11BrO
Molecular Weight215.09 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

4-(Bromomethyl)-2,6-dimethylphenol CAS 45952-56-5 chemical structure

Description

4-(Bromomethyl)-2,6-dimethylphenol (CAS 45952-56-5) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C9H11BrO and a molecular weight of 215.09 g/mol.

Based on its molecular formula C9H11BrO, 4-(Bromomethyl)-2,6-dimethylphenol 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 215.09 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.

This reference standard is suitable for quantitative analysis on major chromatographic platforms including HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS, serving as an external calibration standard or a system suitability test reference material.

CATO manufactures 4-(Bromomethyl)-2,6-dimethylphenol 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 FormulaC9H11BrO
Molecular Weight215.09 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor)
Purity>95%
StorageStore at room temperature, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)4.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1970
Halogen ContentBr-containing

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