α-Bromoisobutyryl bromide

α-Bromoisobutyryl bromide
What is α-Bromoisobutyryl bromide?
α-Bromoisobutyryl bromide is a chemical compound with CAS number 20769-85-1. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
α-Bromoisobutyryl bromide has been used:
• as atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) initiator for functionalization of hydroxyl groups present on the surface of graphene oxide1
• to form an N-protected halodienamide which provided four- and five-membered lactams in the presence of copper (I) and a tertiary amine2
• in preparation of polycaprolactone macroinitiator via reaction with oligomeric caprolactone diol3 and mesoporous silica nanoparticles with ATRP initiator anchored on the exterior surface4
Specifications
(CH3)2CBrCOBr
229.90 g/mol
≥97.0% (GC)
162-164 °C(lit.)
1.86 g/mL at 20 °C<br/>1.86 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Safety Information
GHS05
GHS07Danger
H302-H314
P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P310
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