| CAS No. | 61837-46-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C7H13BrO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 209.08 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
The occurrence of 2-Bromo-4-methylpentanoic Acid Methyl Ester is closely related to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, bromine substitution in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.
2-Bromo-4-methylpentanoic Acid Methyl Ester (CAS 61837-46-5), molecular formula C7H13BrO2 and molecular weight 209.08 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Based on its molecular formula C7H13BrO2, 2-Bromo-4-methylpentanoic Acid Methyl Ester 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 209.08 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-Bromo-4-methylpentanoic Acid Methyl Ester 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 | 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.) | 1974 |
| Halogen Content | Br-containing |