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Methyl 2,4-dibromobutyrate

≥97.0% (GC)

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Linear Formula:
BrCH2CH2CHBrCOOCH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
259.92
Beilstein:
1757129
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

≥97.0% (GC)

form

solid

density

1.840 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

COC(=O)C(Br)CCBr

InChI

1S/C5H8Br2O2/c1-9-5(8)4(7)2-3-6/h4H,2-3H2,1H3

InChI key

DQHIGEQXJBMKKY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Methyl 2,4-dibromobutyrate reacts with sodium azide in dimethylformamide to yield 2-azido-4-bromobutyrate.

Application

Methyl 2,4-dibromobutyrate was used in the preparation of stereoisomers of azetidine-2-carboxylic amide derivative.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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