Methyl 4-(bromomethyl)-2,3-difluorobenzoate CAS 863248-27-5

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.863248-27-5
Molecular FormulaC9H7BrF2O2
Molecular Weight265.05 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Methyl 4-(bromomethyl)-2,3-difluorobenzoate CAS 863248-27-5 chemical structure

Description

CATO supplies Methyl 4-(bromomethyl)-2,3-difluorobenzoate (CAS 863248-27-5), a certified reference material (molecular formula C9H7BrF2O2, MW 265.05 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Based on its molecular formula C9H7BrF2O2, Methyl 4-(bromomethyl)-2,3-difluorobenzoate contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine/bromine substitution, an aromatic ring system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 265.05 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 4-(bromomethyl)-2,3-difluorobenzoate 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 FormulaC9H7BrF2O2
Molecular Weight265.05 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at room temperature, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; 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.)1987
Halogen ContentF/Br-containing

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