301620

3-Bromo-2-(bromomethyl)propionic acid

97%

• Synonym(s): β,β′-Dibromoisobutyric acid
• Linear Formula: (BrCH₂)₂CHCO₂H
• CAS Number: 41459-42-1
• Molecular Weight: 245.90
• Beilstein: 1752505
• MDL number: MFCD00010643
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 24858202
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• Assay: 97%
• mp: 98-101 °C (lit.)
• functional group: bromo; carboxylic acid
• SMILES string: OC(=O)C(CBr)CBr
• InChI: 1S/C4H6Br2O2/c5-1-3(2-6)4(7)8/h3H,1-2H2,(H,7,8)
• InChI key: QQZJWQCLWOQDQV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

3-Bromo-2-(bromomethyl)propionic acid reacts with alkaline arsenite to yield (RS)-3-arsono-2-(hydroxymethyl)propionic acid.

Application

3-Bromo-2-(bromomethyl)propionic acid was used in the synthesis of t-butyl 2-(phenylthiomethyl)propenoate, t-butyl and methyl 3-(phenylthio)-2-(phenylthiomethyl)propenoate and 3-(phenylthio)-2-(phenyl- sulfinylmethyl)propenoate.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS05
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H314
• Precautionary Statements: P260 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P363
• Hazard Classifications: Skin Corr. 1B
• Storage Class Code: 8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves