Methyl (E)-3-(3-bromo-4-methoxyphenyl)acrylate CAS 888738-40-7

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.888738-40-7
Molecular FormulaC11H11BrO3
Molecular Weight271.11 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Methyl (E)-3-(3-bromo-4-methoxyphenyl)acrylate CAS 888738-40-7 chemical structure

Description

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 supplies Methyl (E)-3-(3-bromo-4-methoxyphenyl)acrylate (CAS 888738-40-7), a certified reference material (molecular formula C11H11BrO3, MW 271.11 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Based on its molecular formula C11H11BrO3, Methyl (E)-3-(3-bromo-4-methoxyphenyl)acrylate contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, bromine substitution, an aromatic ring system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 271.11 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. The high carbon-to-hydrogen ratio imparts good lipophilicity, allowing liquid-liquid extraction with non-polar solvents such as n-hexane or ethyl acetate.

CATO manufactures Methyl (E)-3-(3-bromo-4-methoxyphenyl)acrylate 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.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC11H11BrO3
Molecular Weight271.11 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)6.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1987
Halogen ContentBr-containing

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