2-(2-Bromo-4-chlorophenoxy)ethan-1-ol CAS 98545-58-5

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.98545-58-5
Molecular FormulaC8H8BrClO2
Molecular Weight251.50 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-(2-Bromo-4-chlorophenoxy)ethan-1-ol CAS 98545-58-5 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 251.50 g/mol gives 2-(2-Bromo-4-chlorophenoxy)ethan-1-ol distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

CATO supplies 2-(2-Bromo-4-chlorophenoxy)ethan-1-ol (CAS 98545-58-5), a certified reference material (molecular formula C8H8BrClO2, MW 251.50 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Based on its molecular formula C8H8BrClO2, 2-(2-Bromo-4-chlorophenoxy)ethan-1-ol 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 251.50 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).

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), 2-(2-Bromo-4-chlorophenoxy)ethan-1-ol 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 FormulaC8H8BrClO2
Molecular Weight251.50 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)4.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1985
Halogen ContentCl/Br-containing

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