Methyl 5-bromo-2,2-dimethylpentanoate CAS 79520-52-8
| CAS No. | 79520-52-8 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H15BrO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 223.11 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Chemical Structure
Description
Based on its molecular formula C8H15BrO2, Methyl 5-bromo-2,2-dimethylpentanoate 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 223.11 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.
CATO supplies Methyl 5-bromo-2,2-dimethylpentanoate (CAS 79520-52-8), a certified reference material (molecular formula C8H15BrO2, MW 223.11 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.
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As a certified reference material (CRM), Methyl 5-bromo-2,2-dimethylpentanoate 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 Formula | C8H15BrO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 223.11 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at room temperature, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble) |
| Stability | Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 1.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1979 |
| Halogen Content | Br-containing |
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