4-Bromo-7-chlorobenzofuran CAS 855343-01-0

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.855343-01-0
Molecular FormulaC8H4BrClO
Molecular Weight231.47 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

4-Bromo-7-chlorobenzofuran CAS 855343-01-0 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 231.47 g/mol gives 4-Bromo-7-chlorobenzofuran distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

CATO supplies 4-Bromo-7-chlorobenzofuran (CAS 855343-01-0), a certified reference material (molecular formula C8H4BrClO, MW 231.47 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Based on its molecular formula C8H4BrClO, 4-Bromo-7-chlorobenzofuran contains a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine/bromine substitution, an aromatic ring system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 231.47 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.

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

As a certified reference material (CRM), 4-Bromo-7-chlorobenzofuran 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 FormulaC8H4BrClO
Molecular Weight231.47 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)6.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1987
Halogen ContentCl/Br-containing

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