Ethyl 2-bromoisobutyrate is used as an Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization (ATRP) initiator that will generate a polymer with an ethyl end group.
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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:
- Maw-ling Wang & Ging-Kun Lam. Hydrolysis Of Ethyl-2-Bromoisobutyrate Ester In An Alkaline Solution. Chemical Engineering Communications. 2004, 191 (2), 220-240.
- 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.