2-Bromo-5-methylhexanoic Acid CAS 56256-78-1
| CAS No. | 56256-78-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C7H13BrO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 209.08 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Chemical Structure
Description
Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 209.08 g/mol gives 2-Bromo-5-methylhexanoic Acid distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.
2-Bromo-5-methylhexanoic Acid (CAS 56256-78-1) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C7H13BrO2 and a molecular weight of 209.08 g/mol.
Owing to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, bromine substitution, 2-Bromo-5-methylhexanoic Acid is typically white to off-white crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 209.08 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. 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.
CATO manufactures 2-Bromo-5-methylhexanoic Acid 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 Formula | C7H13BrO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 209.08 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at room temperature, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble) |
| Stability | Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 1.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1973 |
| Halogen Content | Br-containing |
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