5,5-Dibromo-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxane-4,6-dione CAS 66131-14-4

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.66131-14-4
Molecular FormulaC6H6Br2O4
Molecular Weight301.92 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

5,5-Dibromo-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxane-4,6-dione CAS 66131-14-4 chemical structure

Description

5,5-Dibromo-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxane-4,6-dione (CAS 66131-14-4) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C6H6Br2O4 and a molecular weight of 301.92 g/mol.

Based on its molecular formula C6H6Br2O4, 5,5-Dibromo-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxane-4,6-dione 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 301.92 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.

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), 5,5-Dibromo-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxane-4,6-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 FormulaC6H6Br2O4
Molecular Weight301.92 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore in a cool place (≤25°C), keep sealed and dry
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.)1975
Halogen ContentBr-containing

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