Methyl 2-(2-bromophenyl)-2,3-dihydrobenzofuran-5-carboxylate CAS 851777-30-5

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.851777-30-5
Molecular FormulaC16H13BrO3
Molecular Weight333.18 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Methyl 2-(2-bromophenyl)-2,3-dihydrobenzofuran-5-carboxylate CAS 851777-30-5 chemical structure

Description

Methyl 2-(2-bromophenyl)-2,3-dihydrobenzofuran-5-carboxylate (CAS 851777-30-5), molecular formula C16H13BrO3 and molecular weight 333.18 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C16H13BrO3, Methyl 2-(2-bromophenyl)-2,3-dihydrobenzofuran-5-carboxylate contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, bromine substitution, a polycyclic aromatic system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 333.18 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.

As a certified reference material (CRM), Methyl 2-(2-bromophenyl)-2,3-dihydrobenzofuran-5-carboxylate 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 FormulaC16H13BrO3
Molecular Weight333.18 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)10.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1987
Halogen ContentBr-containing

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