CAS 96155-82-7

Ethyl 2-bromo-2-(1-naphthyl)acetate

Description:

Ethyl 2-bromo-2-(1-naphthyl)acetate is an organic compound characterized by its structure, which includes an ethyl ester group and a bromine atom attached to a carbon adjacent to a naphthyl group. This compound typically appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid and is known for its aromatic properties due to the presence of the naphthyl moiety. It is soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and dichloromethane but has limited solubility in water. The bromine atom in its structure makes it a potential electrophile, which can participate in various chemical reactions, including nucleophilic substitutions. Ethyl 2-bromo-2-(1-naphthyl)acetate is often used in synthetic organic chemistry, particularly in the preparation of more complex molecules and in studies involving reaction mechanisms. Safety precautions should be taken when handling this compound, as it may pose health risks if inhaled or ingested, and appropriate protective equipment should be used.

Formula: C₁₄H₁₃BrO₂

InChI: InChI=1S/C14H13BrO2/c1-2-17-14(16)13(15)12-9-5-7-10-6-3-4-8-11(10)12/h3-9,13H,2H2,1H3

InChI key: InChIKey=KDAKWXQNGGIRDK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(C(OCC)=O)(Br)C=1C2=C(C=CC1)C=CC=C2

Synonyms:

• Ethyl 2-bromo-2-(1-naphthyl)acetate
• Ethyl 2-bromo-2-(naphthalen-1-yl)acetate
• 1-Naphthaleneacetic acid, α-bromo-, ethyl ester
• Ethyl α-bromonaphthalene-1-acetate