16491

Methyl bromopyruvate

technical

• Linear Formula: BrCH₂COCOOCH₃
• CAS Number: 7425-63-0
• Molecular Weight: 180.98
• Beilstein: 1754888
• MDL number: MFCD01862963
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 57647569
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• grade: technical
• Quality Level: 100
• Assay: ≥95.0% (T)
• form: liquid
• density: 1.70 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)
• functional group: bromo; ester; ketone
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: COC(=O)C(=O)CBr
• InChI: 1S/C4H5BrO3/c1-8-4(7)3(6)2-5/h2H2,1H3
• InChI key: MQONVZMIFQQQHA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Methyl bromopyruvate is an inhibitor of carbonic anhydrase.

Application

Methyl bromopyruvate was used in the synthesis of 2-(4-amino-4-carboxybutyl)thiazole-4-carboxylic acid and methyl-1-(bromomethyl)-2,3,4,9-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[3,4-b]indole-1-carboxylate.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H315,H319,H335
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P264 - P271 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): 257.0 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 125 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves