2-Bromo-1-(4-bromo-2-methylphenyl)ethan-1-one CAS 60207-20-7

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.60207-20-7
Molecular FormulaC9H8Br2O
Molecular Weight291.97 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-Bromo-1-(4-bromo-2-methylphenyl)ethan-1-one CAS 60207-20-7 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 2-Bromo-1-(4-bromo-2-methylphenyl)ethan-1-one is closely related to a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, bromine substitution, an aromatic ring system in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

CATO supplies 2-Bromo-1-(4-bromo-2-methylphenyl)ethan-1-one (CAS 60207-20-7), a certified reference material (molecular formula C9H8Br2O, MW 291.97 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Based on its molecular formula C9H8Br2O, 2-Bromo-1-(4-bromo-2-methylphenyl)ethan-1-one contains a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, bromine substitution, an aromatic ring system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 291.97 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).

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.

As a certified reference material (CRM), 2-Bromo-1-(4-bromo-2-methylphenyl)ethan-1-one meets the metrological traceability requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories. Batch-to-batch consistency is monitored via control charts to guarantee comparable assigned values across lots.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC9H8Br2O
Molecular Weight291.97 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, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)5.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1974
Halogen ContentBr-containing

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