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3-Bromo-2-(bromomethyl)propionic acid, 98%
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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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
Specifications
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 |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H314 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H314-H318 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. |
Precautionary Statement | P260-P264b-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P501c |
DOTInformation | Hazard Class: 8; Packaging Group: II |
TSCA | No |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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