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Methyl 2-bromobutyrate

Methyl 2-bromobutyrate chemical structure
CAS Number3196-15-4
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight181.03 g/mol

What is Methyl 2-bromobutyrate?

Methyl 2-bromobutyrate is a chemical compound with CAS number 3196-15-4. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

Methyl 2-bromobutyrate has been employed as reagent in the synthesis of:
• racemic indene ester via Reformatsky reaction with 5-methoxy-1-indanone1
• (E)-2-methoxymethylene-butyric acid methyl ester via Reformatsky reaction with α,α-dichloromethyl methyl ether in the presence of zinc dust2
• (E)-2-methoxymethylene-butyryl chloride2

Specifications

Linear Formula

CH3CH2CHBrCOOCH3

Molecular Weight

181.03 g/mol

Assay/Purity

97%

Boiling Point

137-138 °C/50 mmHg(lit.)

Density

1.573 g/mL at 25 °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

221-699-0

WGK Germany

3

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