Bromosuccinic acid is an important precursor in many chemicals used in the food, chemical and pharmaceutical fields. It is also used as a reagent to prepare L-Hydrazinosuccinic acid.
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Applications
Bromosuccinic acid is an important precursor in many chemicals used in the food, chemical and pharmaceutical fields. It is also used as a reagent to prepare L-Hydrazinosuccinic acid.
Solubility
Insoluble in ether.
Notes
Store in cool, dry conditions in a sealed container. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
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