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Methyl 3-bromo-2-(bromomethyl)propionate

98%

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Linear Formula:
(BrCH2)2CHCO2CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
259.92
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

98%

form

liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.508 (lit.)

bp

60-62 °C/0.4 mmHg (lit.)

density

1.82 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

COC(=O)C(CBr)CBr

InChI

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

InChI key

USXVPPOARMSYGY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

Methyl 3-bromo-2-(bromomethyl)propionate was used in synthesis of sultams and (S)-1-benzyl-3-hydroxypyrrolidine.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

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

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

235.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

113 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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