2-(Bromomethyl)-1-methoxyanthracene-9,10-dione CAS 63965-46-8

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.63965-46-8
Molecular FormulaC16H11BrO3
Molecular Weight331.16 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-(Bromomethyl)-1-methoxyanthracene-9,10-dione CAS 63965-46-8 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 2-(Bromomethyl)-1-methoxyanthracene-9,10-dione is closely related to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, bromine substitution, a polycyclic aromatic system in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

CATO supplies 2-(Bromomethyl)-1-methoxyanthracene-9,10-dione (CAS 63965-46-8), a certified reference material (molecular formula C16H11BrO3, MW 331.16 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Structurally, 2-(Bromomethyl)-1-methoxyanthracene-9,10-dione (C16H11BrO3) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, bromine substitution, a polycyclic aromatic system. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 11.0, corresponding to approximately 11 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 331.16 g/mol, it falls into the moderately-high-molecular-weight range. 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.

As a certified reference material (CRM), 2-(Bromomethyl)-1-methoxyanthracene-9,10-dione 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 FormulaC16H11BrO3
Molecular Weight331.16 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)11.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1975
Halogen ContentBr-containing

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