1,4-Dibromo-2,5-dinitrobenzene CAS 18908-08-2

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.18908-08-2
Molecular FormulaC6H2Br2N2O4
Molecular Weight325.90 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

1,4-Dibromo-2,5-dinitrobenzene CAS 18908-08-2 chemical structure

Description

1,4-Dibromo-2,5-dinitrobenzene (CAS 18908-08-2) reference standard, produced by CATO (ISO 17034 / CNAS / ANAB accredited). Molecular formula: C6H2Br2N2O4. Molecular weight: 325.90 g/mol. Trusted by 10,000+ laboratories worldwide for pharmaceutical analysis and QC.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC6H2Br2N2O4
Molecular Weight325.90 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, faint amine-like odor, low volatility)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
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.)1962
Halogen ContentBr-containing
Nitrogen Atoms2

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