Methyl 2-Bromo-3-hydroxypropanoate CAS 7691-28-3

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.7691-28-3
Molecular FormulaC4H7BrO3
Molecular Weight183.00 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Methyl 2-Bromo-3-hydroxypropanoate CAS 7691-28-3 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 183.00 g/mol gives Methyl 2-Bromo-3-hydroxypropanoate distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

Methyl 2-Bromo-3-hydroxypropanoate (CAS 7691-28-3) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C4H7BrO3 and a molecular weight of 183.00 g/mol.

Based on its molecular formula C4H7BrO3, Methyl 2-Bromo-3-hydroxypropanoate 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 183.00 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 Methyl 2-Bromo-3-hydroxypropanoate 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 FormulaC4H7BrO3
Molecular Weight183.00 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°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)1.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1959
Halogen ContentBr-containing

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