2-Bromo-1-(5-chloro-1-benzofuran-2-yl)ethan-1-one CAS 7039-74-9

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.7039-74-9
Molecular FormulaC10H6BrClO2
Molecular Weight273.51 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-Bromo-1-(5-chloro-1-benzofuran-2-yl)ethan-1-one CAS 7039-74-9 chemical structure

Description

Structurally, 2-Bromo-1-(5-chloro-1-benzofuran-2-yl)ethan-1-one (C10H6BrClO2) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine/bromine substitution, an aromatic ring system. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 7.0, corresponding to approximately 7 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 273.51 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).

CATO supplies 2-Bromo-1-(5-chloro-1-benzofuran-2-yl)ethan-1-one (CAS 7039-74-9), a certified reference material (molecular formula C10H6BrClO2, MW 273.51 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

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 2-Bromo-1-(5-chloro-1-benzofuran-2-yl)ethan-1-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 FormulaC10H6BrClO2
Molecular Weight273.51 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility)
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)7.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1959
Halogen ContentCl/Br-containing

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