1-Bromo-3-(bromomethyl)-5-methylbenzene CAS 51719-69-8

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.51719-69-8
Molecular FormulaC8H8Br2
Molecular Weight263.96 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

1-Bromo-3-(bromomethyl)-5-methylbenzene CAS 51719-69-8 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 263.96 g/mol gives 1-Bromo-3-(bromomethyl)-5-methylbenzene distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

1-Bromo-3-(bromomethyl)-5-methylbenzene (CAS 51719-69-8), molecular formula C8H8Br2 and molecular weight 263.96 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C8H8Br2, 1-Bromo-3-(bromomethyl)-5-methylbenzene contains bromine substitution, an aromatic ring system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 263.96 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 1-Bromo-3-(bromomethyl)-5-methylbenzene 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 FormulaC8H8Br2
Molecular Weight263.96 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at room temperature, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)4.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1971
Halogen ContentBr-containing

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