Ethyl 2-bromoisobutyrate, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Ethyl 2-bromoisobutyrate, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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Ethyl 2-bromoisobutyrate, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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Ethyl 2-bromoisobutyrate, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog numberB22785.18
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32.70 
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS600-00-0
IUPAC Nameethyl 2-bromo-2-methylpropanoate
Molecular FormulaC6H11BrO2
InChI KeyIOLQWGVDEFWYNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCCOC(=O)C(C)(C)Br
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Appearance (Color)Clear colorless
Assay (GC)≥98.0%
Refractive Index1.4425-1.4465 @ 20?C
FormLiquid
Ethyl 2-bromoisobutyrate is used as an Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization (ATRP) initiator that will generate a polymer with an ethyl end group.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Ethyl 2-bromoisobutyrate is used as an Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization (ATRP) initiator that will generate a polymer with an ethyl end group.

Solubility
Soluble in alcohol, ether. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool, dry conditions in a sealed container. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, acids, bases, reducing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. Maw-ling Wang & Ging-Kun Lam. Hydrolysis Of Ethyl-2-Bromoisobutyrate Ester In An Alkaline Solution. Chemical Engineering Communications. 2004, 191 (2), 220-240.
  2. Hung-Ming Yang; Ch'un-Min Wu and Huai-En Wu. Kinetics for phenolysis of ethyl 2-bromoisobutyrate via phase-transfer catalysis in a solid-liquid system. Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology. 2000, 75 (5), 387-393.