| CAS No. | 7405-17-6 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H7BrO4 |
| Molecular Weight | 211.01 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
As a certified reference material (CRM), 2-Bromo-3-methylsuccinic acid 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.
2-Bromo-3-methylsuccinic acid (CAS 7405-17-6), molecular formula C5H7BrO4 and molecular weight 211.01 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Structurally, 2-Bromo-3-methylsuccinic acid (C5H7BrO4) contains a carbohydrate-derived structure, bromine substitution. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 2.0, corresponding to approximately 2 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 211.01 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.
Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.
| Molecular Formula | C5H7BrO4 |
| Molecular Weight | 211.01 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store in a cool place (≤25°C), keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water |
| Stability | Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 2.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1959 |
| Halogen Content | Br-containing |