Benzyl bromoacetate, 97%

Description

CAS: 5437-45-6 | C9H9BrO2 | 229.073 g/mol

It is employed in biological research purpose. Benzyl bromoacetate was used in the alkylation of (-)-2,3-O-isopropylidene-D-threitol that afforded lipopeptide, 2-[(4R,5R)-5-({[(9H-fluoren-9-yl)methoxy]carbonylaminomethyl}-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl)methoxy]acetic acid.

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Applications
It is employed in biological research purpose. Benzyl bromoacetate was used in the alkylation of (-)-2,3-O-isopropylidene-D-threitol that afforded lipopeptide, 2-[(4R,5R)-5-({[(9H-fluoren-9-yl)methoxy]carbonylaminomethyl}-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl)methoxy]acetic acid.

Solubility
Not miscible or difficult to mix in water.

Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents and strong bases. Keep the container tightly closed in a cool, dry place. Store under 20˚C Freezer, Under Inert Atmosphere.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 5437-45-6
• Molecular Formula: C9H9BrO2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 229.073
• MDL Number: MFCD00000190
• InChI Key: JHVLLYQQQYIWKX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: benzyl bromoacetate, bromoacetic acid benzyl ester, acetic acid, bromo-, phenylmethyl ester, merbac 35, caswell no. 082a, acetic acid, bromo-, benzyl ester, unii-64u2rk18d3, phenylmethyl 2-bromoacetate, epa pesticide chemical code 008710, benzyl bromacetate
• PubChem CID: 62576
• IUPAC Name: benzyl 2-bromoacetate
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)COC(=O)CBr

• Density: 1.46
• Boiling Point: 157°C to 159°C (10 mmHg)
• Flash Point: >110°C (230°F)
• Odor: Pungent
• Refractive Index: 1.544
• Quantity: 250 g
• Beilstein: 973658
• Solubility Information: Not miscible or difficult to mix in water.
• Formula Weight: 229.08
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: Benzyl bromoacetate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber	226-611-4
RTECSNumber	AF5957215
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only