1,4-Bis-(bromoacetoxy)-2-butene

CAS: 20679-58-7

Ref. 3D-FB00894

Product Information

• Name: 1,4-Bis-(bromoacetoxy)-2-butene
• Synonyms: Acetic acid 2-butenylene esterAcetic acid 2-butene-1,4-diyl ester
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 1,4-Bis-(bromoacetoxy)-2-butene is a cationic surfactant that has been shown to have microbicidal activity. It is synthesized by the reaction of 1,4-dibromobutane and acetyl bromide in an activated state. This compound can be used as a disinfectant for blood and other bodily fluids. 1,4-Bis-(bromoacetoxy)-2-butene can also be used to remove cholesterol from the surface of cells in the human body and is often used as a hybridization reagent for specific antibodies. The compound binds to the erythrocyte membrane, which may cause cell lysis. The compound has been shown to have synergistic effects when combined with chlorides such as sodium chloride or potassium chloride. 1,4-Bis-(bromoacetoxy)-2-butene has also been found to bind specifically to both A and B blood

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 329.97 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₁₀Br₂O₄
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H10Br2O4/c9-5-7(11)13-3-1-2-4-14-8(12)6-10/h1-2H,3-6H2/b2-1+
• InChI key: InChIKey=SIHKVAXULDBIIY-OWOJBTEDSA-N
• SMILES: O=C(CBr)OC/C=C/COC(=O)CBr