2,6-Dibromo-3,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid CAS 79200-80-9

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.79200-80-9
Molecular FormulaC7H4Br2O4
Molecular Weight311.91 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2,6-Dibromo-3,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid CAS 79200-80-9 chemical structure

Description

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

2,6-Dibromo-3,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid (CAS 79200-80-9), molecular formula C7H4Br2O4 and molecular weight 311.91 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C7H4Br2O4, 2,6-Dibromo-3,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, bromine substitution, an aromatic ring system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 311.91 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.

As a certified reference material (CRM), 2,6-Dibromo-3,5-dihydroxybenzoic 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.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC7H4Br2O4
Molecular Weight311.91 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility)
Purity97%+
StorageStore in a cool place (≤25°C), keep sealed and dry
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)5.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1979
Halogen ContentBr-containing

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