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α-Bromoisobutyryl bromide

α-Bromoisobutyryl bromide chemical structure
CAS Number20769-85-1
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight229.90 g/mol

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

Linear Formula

(CH3)2CBrCOBr

Molecular Weight

229.90 g/mol

Assay/Purity

≥97.0% (GC)

Boiling Point

162-164 °C(lit.)

Density

1.86 g/mL at 20 °C<br/>1.86 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Safety Information

GHS05GHS05
GHS07GHS07
Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H302-H314

Precautionary Statements

P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P310

Required PPE

Faceshields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, Goggles, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US), type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

EC Number

244-017-3

WGK Germany

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