4,5-bis(Bromomethyl)-1,3-dioxol-2-one CAS 62458-19-9

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.62458-19-9
Molecular FormulaC5H4Br2O3
Molecular Weight271.89 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

4,5-bis(Bromomethyl)-1,3-dioxol-2-one CAS 62458-19-9 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 4,5-bis(Bromomethyl)-1,3-dioxol-2-one 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.

4,5-bis(Bromomethyl)-1,3-dioxol-2-one (CAS 62458-19-9), molecular formula C5H4Br2O3 and molecular weight 271.89 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C5H4Br2O3, 4,5-bis(Bromomethyl)-1,3-dioxol-2-one contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, bromine substitution; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 271.89 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. The presence of an aromatic ring or conjugated system gives the compound characteristic absorption bands in the UV-Vis region, making it well suited to UV or diode-array detection (DAD).

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.

CATO manufactures 4,5-bis(Bromomethyl)-1,3-dioxol-2-one 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 FormulaC5H4Br2O3
Molecular Weight271.89 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore in a cool place (≤25°C), keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)3.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
CAS Registry Year (est.)1974
Halogen ContentBr-containing

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