Ethyl 2-(4-bromothiophen-3-yl)-2-oxoacetate CAS 704200-66-8

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.704200-66-8
Molecular FormulaC8H7BrO3S
Molecular Weight263.11 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Ethyl 2-(4-bromothiophen-3-yl)-2-oxoacetate CAS 704200-66-8 chemical structure

Description

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 supplies Ethyl 2-(4-bromothiophen-3-yl)-2-oxoacetate (CAS 704200-66-8), a certified reference material (molecular formula C8H7BrO3S, MW 263.11 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Based on its molecular formula C8H7BrO3S, Ethyl 2-(4-bromothiophen-3-yl)-2-oxoacetate contains a sulfone group, 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 263.11 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.

As a certified reference material (CRM), Ethyl 2-(4-bromothiophen-3-yl)-2-oxoacetate 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 FormulaC8H7BrO3S
Molecular Weight263.11 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore in a cool place (≤25°C), keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)5.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1985
Halogen ContentBr-containing
Sulfur Atoms1

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