methyl 3-(4-bromobutoxy)benzoate CAS 486396-41-2

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.486396-41-2
Molecular FormulaC12H15BrO3
Molecular Weight287.15 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

methyl 3-(4-bromobutoxy)benzoate CAS 486396-41-2 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 287.15 g/mol gives methyl 3-(4-bromobutoxy)benzoate distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

methyl 3-(4-bromobutoxy)benzoate (CAS 486396-41-2) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C12H15BrO3 and a molecular weight of 287.15 g/mol.

Based on its molecular formula C12H15BrO3, methyl 3-(4-bromobutoxy)benzoate 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 287.15 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. The high carbon-to-hydrogen ratio imparts good lipophilicity, allowing liquid-liquid extraction with non-polar solvents such as n-hexane or ethyl acetate.

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.

As a certified reference material (CRM), methyl 3-(4-bromobutoxy)benzoate 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 FormulaC12H15BrO3
Molecular Weight287.15 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 chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, 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.)2025
Halogen ContentBr-containing

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