Ethyl 6-bromo-5-hydroxy-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzofuran-3-carboxylate CAS 488708-79-8

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.488708-79-8
Molecular FormulaC18H15BrO5
Molecular Weight391.21 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Ethyl 6-bromo-5-hydroxy-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzofuran-3-carboxylate CAS 488708-79-8 chemical structure

Description

Based on its molecular formula C18H15BrO5, Ethyl 6-bromo-5-hydroxy-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzofuran-3-carboxylate contains a flavonoid core, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, bromine substitution; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 391.21 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.

CATO supplies Ethyl 6-bromo-5-hydroxy-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzofuran-3-carboxylate (CAS 488708-79-8), a certified reference material (molecular formula C18H15BrO5, MW 391.21 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

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 Ethyl 6-bromo-5-hydroxy-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzofuran-3-carboxylate 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 FormulaC18H15BrO5
Molecular Weight391.21 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)11.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)2025
Halogen ContentBr-containing

Related Ethyl Standards

Recommended Standards

Why CATO?