Methyl 5-(Bromomethyl)-2-fluorobenzoate CAS 709-45-5

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.709-45-5
Molecular FormulaC9H8BrFO2
Molecular Weight247.06 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Methyl 5-(Bromomethyl)-2-fluorobenzoate CAS 709-45-5 chemical structure

Description

Under current pharmacopoeial and regulatory frameworks, quality-control requirements for this class of reference material explicitly involve the control of targets including Methyl 5-(Bromomethyl)-2-fluorobenzoate.

CATO supplies Methyl 5-(Bromomethyl)-2-fluorobenzoate (CAS 709-45-5), a certified reference material (molecular formula C9H8BrFO2, MW 247.06 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Structurally, Methyl 5-(Bromomethyl)-2-fluorobenzoate (C9H8BrFO2) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine/bromine substitution, an aromatic ring system. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 5.0, corresponding to approximately 5 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 247.06 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).

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), Methyl 5-(Bromomethyl)-2-fluorobenzoate 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 FormulaC9H8BrFO2
Molecular Weight247.06 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at room temperature, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; 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.)1957
Halogen ContentF/Br-containing

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