| CAS No. | 56741-68-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H15BrO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 223.11 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
2-(5-Bromopentyl)-1,3-dioxolane (CAS 56741-68-5), molecular formula C8H15BrO2 and molecular weight 223.11 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Based on its molecular formula C8H15BrO2, 2-(5-Bromopentyl)-1,3-dioxolane contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, bromine substitution; these features give the compound characteristic functional-group stretching vibrations in infrared spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 223.11 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.
CATO manufactures 2-(5-Bromopentyl)-1,3-dioxolane 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.
| Molecular Formula | C8H15BrO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 223.11 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 |