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3-Bromo-2-(bromomethyl)propionic acid, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
3-Bromo-2-(bromomethyl)propionic acid acts as an organic building block for the preparation of beta-substituted acrylates. It is used in the preparation of t-butyl 2-(phenylthiomethyl) propenoate, t-butyl 3-(phenylthio)-2-(phenylthiomethyl)propenoate and 3-(phenylthio)-2-(phenyl-sulfinylmethyl)propenoate. Further, it plays an important role in the synthesis of beta-lactams by cyclization of the corresponding amide.
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3-Bromo-2-(bromomethyl)propionic acid acts as an organic building block for the preparation of beta-substituted acrylates. It is used in the preparation of t-butyl 2-(phenylthiomethyl) propenoate, t-butyl 3-(phenylthio)-2-(phenylthiomethyl)propenoate and 3-(phenylthio)-2-(phenyl-sulfinylmethyl)propenoate. Further, it plays an important role in the synthesis of beta-lactams by cyclization of the corresponding amide.
Solubility
Soluble in acetic acid.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 98°C to 101°C |
Quantity | 5 g |
UN Number | UN3261 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in acetic acid. |
Formula Weight | 245.91 |
Percent Purity | 98% |
Chemical Name or Material | 3-Bromo-2-(bromomethyl)propionic acid |
Safety and Handling

- 3-Bromo-2-(bromomethyl)propionic acid
- Danger
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 3-Bromo-2-(bromomethyl)propionic acid
RUO – Research Use Only
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