(2-(Benzyloxy)-3,5-dibromophenyl)methanol CAS 56442-56-9

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.56442-56-9
Molecular FormulaC14H12Br2O2
Molecular Weight372.05 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(2-(Benzyloxy)-3,5-dibromophenyl)methanol CAS 56442-56-9 chemical structure

Description

Based on its molecular formula C14H12Br2O2, (2-(Benzyloxy)-3,5-dibromophenyl)methanol contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, bromine substitution, a polycyclic aromatic system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 372.05 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.

(2-(Benzyloxy)-3,5-dibromophenyl)methanol (CAS 56442-56-9), molecular formula C14H12Br2O2 and molecular weight 372.05 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

The assigned purity is verified by mass-balance and quantitative NMR (qNMR) approaches, with the expanded uncertainty reported at a 95% confidence level (k=2). Batch homogeneity and stability are independently assessed for every lot.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC14H12Br2O2
Molecular Weight372.05 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light
Solubility (reference)Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO
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)8.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1973
Halogen ContentBr-containing

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