Methyl (2E)-3-(2-bromo-4-methylphenyl)prop-2-enoate CAS 66192-28-7

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.66192-28-7
Molecular FormulaC11H11BrO2
Molecular Weight255.11 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Methyl (2E)-3-(2-bromo-4-methylphenyl)prop-2-enoate CAS 66192-28-7 chemical structure

Description

CATO supplies Methyl (2E)-3-(2-bromo-4-methylphenyl)prop-2-enoate (CAS 66192-28-7), a certified reference material (molecular formula C11H11BrO2, MW 255.11 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Based on its molecular formula C11H11BrO2, Methyl (2E)-3-(2-bromo-4-methylphenyl)prop-2-enoate contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, bromine substitution, an aromatic ring system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 255.11 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.

CATO manufactures Methyl (2E)-3-(2-bromo-4-methylphenyl)prop-2-enoate 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 FormulaC11H11BrO2
Molecular Weight255.11 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
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)6.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1975
Halogen ContentBr-containing

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