3-Bromo-1,2-propanediol

Ref. 3D-FB174920

Product Information

• Name: 3-Bromo-1,2-propanediol
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 3-Bromo-1,2-propanediol is an oxidation product that is synthesized from 3-bromopropane. It is also a hydroxyl group. The ring-opening of epoxides with trifluoroacetic acid provides the desired product. It has been shown to be used as a spermatozoa mitogen and possesses mitogenic activity in bacteria strains. The compound was found to activate the toll-like receptor 2 (TLR2) and increased the expression of TLR2 on P. aeruginosa cells. This compound has also been used as an analytical reagent for determining fatty acids in a sample.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 154.99 g/mol
• Formula: C₃H₇BrO₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C3H7BrO2/c4-1-3(6)2-5/h3,5-6H,1-2H2
• InChI key: InChIKey=SIBFQOUHOCRXDL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: OCC(O)CBr