3-Bromo-2-(bromomethyl)propionic acid, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

3-Bromo-2-(bromomethyl)propionic acid acts as an organic building block for the preparation of beta-substituted acrylates. It is used in the preparation of t-butyl 2-(phenylthiomethyl) propenoate, t-butyl 3-(phenylthio)-2-(phenylthiomethyl)propenoate and 3-(phenylthio)-2-(phenyl-sulfinylmethyl)propenoate. Further, it plays an important role in the synthesis of beta-lactams by cyclization of the corresponding amide.

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Applications
3-Bromo-2-(bromomethyl)propionic acid acts as an organic building block for the preparation of beta-substituted acrylates. It is used in the preparation of t-butyl 2-(phenylthiomethyl) propenoate, t-butyl 3-(phenylthio)-2-(phenylthiomethyl)propenoate and 3-(phenylthio)-2-(phenyl-sulfinylmethyl)propenoate. Further, it plays an important role in the synthesis of beta-lactams by cyclization of the corresponding amide.

Solubility
Soluble in acetic acid.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 41459-42-1
• Molecular Formula: C4H5Br2O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 244.89
• MDL Number: MFCD00010643
• InChI Key: QQZJWQCLWOQDQV-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• Synonym: 3-bromo-2-bromomethyl propionic acid, 3-bromo-2-bromomethyl propanoic acid, propanoic acid, 3-bromo-2-bromomethyl, .beta.,.beta.-dibromoisobutyric acid, 3-bromo-2-bromomethyl propionicacid, bis bromomethyl acetic acid, zlchem 161, acmc-209jkh, beta,beta'-dibromoisobutyric acid, 2-bromomethyl-3-bromopropanoic acid
• PubChem CID: 318915
• IUPAC Name: 3-bromo-2-(bromomethyl)propanoic acid
• SMILES: [O-]C(=O)C(CBr)CBr

• Melting Point: 98°C to 101°C
• Quantity: 5 g
• UN Number: UN3261
• Solubility Information: Soluble in acetic acid.
• Formula Weight: 245.91
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 3-Bromo-2-(bromomethyl)propionic acid

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