| CAS No. | 5437-60-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C2H4BrNO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 169.96 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
CATO manufactures 2-Bromo-2-nitroethanol 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.
2-Bromo-2-nitroethanol (CAS 5437-60-5) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C2H4BrNO3 and a molecular weight of 169.96 g/mol.
Based on its molecular formula C2H4BrNO3, 2-Bromo-2-nitroethanol contains an amide group, a carboxylic acid group, an ether linkage, bromine substitution; these features give the compound characteristic functional-group stretching vibrations in infrared spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 169.96 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.
Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.
| Molecular Formula | C2H4BrNO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 169.96 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water |
| Stability | Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 1.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1958 |
| Halogen Content | Br-containing |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 1 |