6-Bromohexanoic acid ethyl ester

CAS: 25542-62-5

Ref. 3D-FB76427

Product Information

• Name: 6-Bromohexanoic acid ethyl ester
• Synonyms: 5-Carbethoxypentyl bromide, Ethyl 6-Bromocapronate, Ethyl 6-bromocaproate, Hexanoic acid, 6-bromo-, ethyl ester, Ethyl 6-bromohexanoate

Description

6-Bromohexanoic acid ethyl ester is a fluorescent compound that has been used to assess the presence of azobenzene in urine samples. This product is also used as a marker for capsicum annuum, which is an edible plant. 6-Bromohexanoic acid ethyl ester has been shown to be effective in the diagnosis of cancer, especially carcinoma cells. Coumarin derivatives have been found to possess fluorescence properties similar to 6-bromohexanoic acid ethyl ester and are also used as markers for cancer cells. The use of polyclonal antibodies and hydrochloric acid for this product can lead to fluorescence properties that are specific for cancer cells.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 223.11 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₁₅BrO₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Colourless To Pale Yellow Liquid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H15BrO2/c1-2-11-8(10)6-4-3-5-7-9/h2-7H2,1H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=DXBULVYHTICWKT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)CCCCCBr