3,4-Dibromo-5-hydroxyfuran-2(5H)-one CAS 766-38-1

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.766-38-1
Molecular FormulaC4H2Br2O3
Molecular Weight257.86 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

3,4-Dibromo-5-hydroxyfuran-2(5H)-one CAS 766-38-1 chemical structure

Description

Structurally, 3,4-Dibromo-5-hydroxyfuran-2(5H)-one (C4H2Br2O3) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, bromine substitution. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 3.0, corresponding to approximately 3 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 257.86 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.

3,4-Dibromo-5-hydroxyfuran-2(5H)-one (CAS 766-38-1), molecular formula C4H2Br2O3 and molecular weight 257.86 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

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 3,4-Dibromo-5-hydroxyfuran-2(5H)-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 FormulaC4H2Br2O3
Molecular Weight257.86 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, water
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)3.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
CAS Registry Year (est.)1957
Halogen ContentBr-containing

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