34757-17-0

Basic information

• Product Name: 2,2-Dibromopropanoic acid ethyl ester
• Synonyms: 2,2-Dibromopropanoic acid ethyl ester;2,2-Dibromopropionic acid ethyl ester;Ethyl-2,2-dibromopropionate
• CAS NO: 34757-17-0
• Molecular Formula: C₅H₈Br₂O₂
• Molecular Weight: 259.92
• Mol File: 34757-17-0.mol

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 49 °C(Press: 2.2 Torr)
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.843±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
• CAS DataBase Reference: 2,2-Dibromopropanoic acid ethyl ester(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 2,2-Dibromopropanoic acid ethyl ester(34757-17-0)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 2,2-Dibromopropanoic acid ethyl ester(34757-17-0)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 34757-17-0(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Type of compound

Ester A compound formed by the reaction of an acid and an alcohol, characterized by the presence of a carbonyl group (C=O) and an ether group (C-O-C).

Derivation

2,2-Dibromopropanoic acid The parent acid from which the ester is derived, containing two bromine atoms and a carboxylic acid group (-COOH).

Appearance

Clear, colorless liquid A visually transparent and colorless substance in its liquid state.

Odor

Pungent A strong, irritating smell that can be detected easily.

Solubility

Insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents The compound does not dissolve in water but dissolves in organic solvents like ethanol, ether, and acetone.

Uses

Reagent in organic synthesis and chemical research Utilized as a starting material or intermediate in the synthesis of various organic compounds and chemical reactions.

Applications

Pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemicals production Serves as a precursor in the manufacturing of drugs, pesticides, and other specialized chemical products.

Reactivity

Reacts with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases The compound can undergo chemical reactions when exposed to substances with high oxidizing or basic properties.

Upstream product

• 630-25-1 1,2-dibromo-1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane 
• 535-11-5 Ethyl 2-bromopropionate 

Downstream Products

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• 14366-94-0 methyl (Z)-2-methyl-3-phenyl-2-butenoate 
• 14367-28-3 methyl (2E)-2-methyl-3-phenylbut-2-enoate 
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Relevant articles and documents

Synthesis of alpha,alpha-dibromo esters as precursors of ynolates.

Aliphatic alpha,alpha-dibromo esters, precursors of ynolates, were synthesized via bromination of lithium alpha-bromo ester enolates with 1,2-dibromotetrafluoroethane in good yields. alpha-Trimethylsilyl-alpha,alpha-dibromo esters were synthesized via rad