Methyl 4,5-dibromo-3-hydroxythiophene-2-carboxylate CAS 96232-71-2

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.96232-71-2
Molecular FormulaC6H4Br2O3S
Molecular Weight315.97 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Methyl 4,5-dibromo-3-hydroxythiophene-2-carboxylate CAS 96232-71-2 chemical structure

Description

Structurally, Methyl 4,5-dibromo-3-hydroxythiophene-2-carboxylate (C6H4Br2O3S) contains a sulfone group, a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, bromine substitution, an aromatic ring system. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 4.0, corresponding to approximately 4 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 315.97 g/mol, it falls into the moderately-high-molecular-weight range. The presence of an aromatic ring or conjugated system gives the compound characteristic absorption bands in the UV-Vis region, making it well suited to UV or diode-array detection (DAD).

Methyl 4,5-dibromo-3-hydroxythiophene-2-carboxylate (CAS 96232-71-2), molecular formula C6H4Br2O3S and molecular weight 315.97 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

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 Methyl 4,5-dibromo-3-hydroxythiophene-2-carboxylate 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 FormulaC6H4Br2O3S
Molecular Weight315.97 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore in a cool place (≤25°C), keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)4.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1984
Halogen ContentBr-containing
Sulfur Atoms1

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