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

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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.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

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

Specifications

Melting Point 98°C to 101°C
Quantity 25 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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