Methyl 2-Acetoxy-4-bromobutanoate CAS 76799-57-0

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.76799-57-0
Molecular FormulaC7H11BrO4
Molecular Weight239.06 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Methyl 2-Acetoxy-4-bromobutanoate CAS 76799-57-0 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of Methyl 2-Acetoxy-4-bromobutanoate is closely related to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, bromine substitution in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

Methyl 2-Acetoxy-4-bromobutanoate (CAS 76799-57-0), molecular formula C7H11BrO4 and molecular weight 239.06 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Structurally, Methyl 2-Acetoxy-4-bromobutanoate (C7H11BrO4) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, 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 239.06 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.

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 Methyl 2-Acetoxy-4-bromobutanoate 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 FormulaC7H11BrO4
Molecular Weight239.06 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
StabilityHygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)2.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1978
Halogen ContentBr-containing

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