1,2-Bis(4-(bromomethyl)phenyl)ethane CAS 6337-67-3

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.6337-67-3
Molecular FormulaC16H16Br2
Molecular Weight368.11 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

1,2-Bis(4-(bromomethyl)phenyl)ethane CAS 6337-67-3 chemical structure

Description

Owing to bromine substitution, a polycyclic aromatic system, 1,2-Bis(4-(bromomethyl)phenyl)ethane is typically pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 368.11 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).

1,2-Bis(4-(bromomethyl)phenyl)ethane (CAS 6337-67-3), molecular formula C16H16Br2 and molecular weight 368.11 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.

CATO manufactures 1,2-Bis(4-(bromomethyl)phenyl)ethane 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 FormulaC16H16Br2
Molecular Weight368.11 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
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)8.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1958
Halogen ContentBr-containing

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