Ethyl 2-bromopropionate

CAS: 535-11-5

Ref. 3D-FE34641

Product Information

• Name: Ethyl 2-bromopropionate
• Synonyms: (.+-.)-Ethyl α-bromopropionate, 2-Bromopropanoic Acid Ethyl Ester, 2-Bromopropionate d'ethyle, 2-Bromopropionato De Etilo, 2-Bromopropionic Acid Ethylester, 2-Bromopropionic acid ethyl ester, Ethyl 2-Bromopropanoate, Ethyl <span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-2-bromopropionate, Ethyl DL-2-bromopropionate, Ethyl alpha-bromopropanoate, Ethyl bromopropionate, Ethyl dl-α-bromopropionate, Ethyl α-bromopropanoate, Ethyl-2-brompropionat, Ethylα-bromopropionate, Nsc 6753, Propanoic acid, 2-bromo-, ethyl ester, Propanoicacid,2-bromo-,ethylester, Propionate, 2-Bromo-, Ethyl, Propionic acid, 2-bromo-, ethyl ester, Propionic acid, α-bromo-, ethyl ester, ethyl (2R)-2-bromopropanoate, ethyl (2S)-2-bromopropanoate, α-Bromopropionic acid ethyl ester
• CAS: 535-11-5

Description

Ethyl 2-bromopropionate is an aliphatic compound that has been used as an antimicrobial agent. It inhibits microbial growth by interfering with the synthesis of fatty acids, proteins and nucleic acids. The reaction mechanism of ethyl 2-bromopropionate is not completely understood. It has been shown to have potent inhibition of bacterial growth in urine samples and a high degree of selectivity against microorganisms.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 181.03 g/mol
• Formula: C₅H₉BrO₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Clear Liquid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H9BrO2/c1-3-8-5(7)4(2)6/h4H,3H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=ARFLASKVLJTEJD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)C(C)Br