| CAS No. | 874592-32-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C11H8BrClO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 287.54 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 287.54 g/mol gives [5-(4-Bromo-2-chlorophenyl)-2-furyl]methanol distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.
[5-(4-Bromo-2-chlorophenyl)-2-furyl]methanol (CAS 874592-32-2), molecular formula C11H8BrClO2 and molecular weight 287.54 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Based on its molecular formula C11H8BrClO2, [5-(4-Bromo-2-chlorophenyl)-2-furyl]methanol contains a carboxylic acid group, 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 287.54 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.
CATO manufactures [5-(4-Bromo-2-chlorophenyl)-2-furyl]methanol under ISO 17034:2016 accreditation with dual CNAS and ANAB accreditation. Each batch is characterized by orthogonal methods and supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA), ensuring metrological traceability.
| Molecular Formula | C11H8BrClO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 287.54 g/mol |
| Appearance | Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility) |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 7.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1987 |
| Halogen Content | Cl/Br-containing |