| CAS No. | 76179-25-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H6Br2O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 273.91 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 273.91 g/mol gives Ethyl 3,3-dibromo-2-oxopropanoate distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.
Ethyl 3,3-dibromo-2-oxopropanoate (CAS 76179-25-4), molecular formula C5H6Br2O3 and molecular weight 273.91 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Based on its molecular formula C5H6Br2O3, Ethyl 3,3-dibromo-2-oxopropanoate contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, bromine substitution; these features give the compound characteristic functional-group stretching vibrations in infrared spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 273.91 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 Ethyl 3,3-dibromo-2-oxopropanoate 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.
| Molecular Formula | C5H6Br2O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 273.91 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.) | 1978 |
| Halogen Content | Br-containing |