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CAS 5445-17-0

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Methyl 2-bromopropanoate

Description:
Methyl 2-bromopropanoate is an organic compound characterized by its ester functional group, specifically derived from propanoic acid and methanol. It features a bromine atom attached to the second carbon of the propanoate chain, which contributes to its reactivity and potential applications in organic synthesis. The compound is typically a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a fruity odor, indicative of its ester nature. It is soluble in organic solvents but has limited solubility in water due to its hydrophobic alkyl chain. Methyl 2-bromopropanoate can participate in various chemical reactions, including nucleophilic substitution and elimination reactions, making it useful in the synthesis of more complex organic molecules. Its CAS number, 5445-17-0, is a unique identifier that facilitates its identification in chemical databases. As with many brominated compounds, it is important to handle it with care due to potential toxicity and environmental concerns associated with halogenated organic compounds.
Formula:C4H7BrO2
InChI:InChI=1S/C4H7BrO2/c1-3(5)4(6)7-2/h3H,1-2H3
InChI key:InChIKey=ACEONLNNWKIPTM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:C(C(Br)C)(OC)=O
Synonyms:
  • (.+-.)-2-Bromopropionic acid methyl ester
  • (.+-.)-Methyl 2-bromopropionate
  • 2-Bromopropanoic acid methyl ester
  • 2-Bromopropionate de methyle
  • 2-Bromopropionato De Metilo
  • <span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-α-Bromopropionic acid methyl ester
  • DL-α-Bromopropionic acid methyl ester
  • Methyl (.+-.)-α-bromopropionate
  • Methyl 2-bromopropanoate
  • Methyl <span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-2-bromopropanoate
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