| CAS No. | 937604-64-3 |
| Molecular Formula | C23H20BrNO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 438.31 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
The occurrence of 3-[2-(4-Bromophenyl)-6,6-dimethyl-4-oxo-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1H-indol-1-yl]benzoic acid is closely related to a steroid core, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, bromine substitution in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.
3-[2-(4-Bromophenyl)-6,6-dimethyl-4-oxo-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1H-indol-1-yl]benzoic acid (CAS 937604-64-3), molecular formula C23H20BrNO3 and molecular weight 438.31 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Structurally, 3-[2-(4-Bromophenyl)-6,6-dimethyl-4-oxo-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1H-indol-1-yl]benzoic acid (C23H20BrNO3) contains a steroid core, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, bromine substitution. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 14.0, corresponding to approximately 14 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 438.31 g/mol, it falls into the moderately-high-molecular-weight range. 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), 3-[2-(4-Bromophenyl)-6,6-dimethyl-4-oxo-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1H-indol-1-yl]benzoic acid 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.
| Molecular Formula | C23H20BrNO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 438.31 g/mol |
| Appearance | Pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor) |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at room temperature, protect from light, keep sealed and dry |
| 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) | 14.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1987 |
| Halogen Content | Br-containing |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 1 |