Ethyl 3-bromopropionate

CAS: 539-74-2

Ref. 3D-FE15189

Product Information

• Name: Ethyl 3-bromopropionate
• Synonyms: 2-Ethoxycarbonylethyl bromide, 3-Bromopropanoic acid ethyl ester, 3-Bromopropionic Acid Ethyl Ester, Ethyl 3-Bromopropanoate, Ethyl β-bromopropionate, NSC 21812, Propanoic acid, 3-bromo-, ethyl ester, Propionic acid, 3-bromo-, ethyl ester, β-Bromopropionic acid ethyl ester

Description

Ethyl 3-bromopropionate is a chemical compound with the formula CH3COCH2CH2Br. It is an activated carbonyl group that reacts efficiently with amines, thiols, and amino groups. Ethyl 3-bromopropionate has been shown to be an efficient method for targeting active sites in fatty esters, ethyl esters, and other carboxylic acids. The methyl anthranilate derivative of ethyl 3-bromopropionate has been shown to be a potential new drug candidate for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease due to its ability to activate the brain's acetylcholine receptors.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 181.03 g/mol
• Formula: C₅H₉BrO₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H9BrO2/c1-2-8-5(7)3-4-6/h2-4H2,1H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=FQTIYMRSUOADDK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)CCBr