Ethyl 5-bromovalerate is employed in the preparation of S(γ-Carboxypropyl)-DL-homocysteine and S(δ-Carboxybutyl)-DL-homocysteine. It is also used in the preparation of ethyl 5-azidovalerate.
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Applications
Ethyl 5-bromovalerate is employed in the preparation of S(γ-Carboxypropyl)-DL-homocysteine and S(δ-Carboxybutyl)-DL-homocysteine. It is also used in the preparation of ethyl 5-azidovalerate.
Solubility
Not miscible or difficult to mix in water.
Notes
Light Sensitive. Keep away from oxidizing agents. Store in dark.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
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- Fernando Albericio.; Nancy Kneib-Cordonier.; Sara Biancalana.; Lajos Gera.; R. Irene Masada.; Derek Hudson.; George Barany. Preparation and application of the 5-(4-(9-fluorenylmethyloxycarbonyl)aminomethyl-3,5-dimethoxyphenoxy)-valeric acid (PAL) handle for the solid-phase synthesis of C-terminal peptide amides under mild conditions.J. Org. Chem.,1990,55(12), 3730-3743.