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3-Bromobutyric acid

3-Bromobutyric acid chemical structure
CAS Number2623-86-1
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight167.00 g/mol

What is 3-Bromobutyric acid?

3-Bromobutyric acid is a chemical compound with CAS number 2623-86-1. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

3-Bromobutyric acid was used in the synthesis of β-butyrolactone, monomer for a naturally occurring polyester, D-poly-β-hydroxybutyrate1. It was used to investigate the effect of halo acids on the activity of aspartate aminotransferase isoenzymes in their pyridoxamine form2. It was also used in the synthesis of optically active β-lactones3.

Specifications

Linear Formula

CH3CHBrCH2COOH

Molecular Weight

167.00 g/mol

Assay/Purity

≥95.0% (GC)

Density

1.57 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)

Safety Information

GHS05GHS05
Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

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

220-082-3

WGK Germany

3

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