251003

2-Bromo-3-methylbutyric acid

97%

• Synonym(s): α-Bromoisovaleric acid, 2-Bromoisovaleric acid
• Linear Formula: (CH₃)₂CHCHBrCOOH
• CAS Number: 565-74-2
• Molecular Weight: 181.03
• Beilstein: 1721146
• EC Number: 209-291-0
• MDL number: MFCD00004210
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 24855092
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• Quality Level: 200
• Assay: 97%
• form: solid
• bp: 124-126 °C/20 mmHg (lit.)
• mp: 39-42 °C (lit.)
• solubility: alcohol: soluble(lit.); diethyl ether: soluble(lit.); water: very slightly soluble(lit.)
• functional group: bromo; carboxylic acid
• SMILES string: CC(C)C(Br)C(O)=O
• InChI: 1S/C5H9BrO2/c1-3(2)4(6)5(7)8/h3-4H,1-2H3,(H,7,8)
• InChI key: UEBARDWJXBGYEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Mechanism of action of methylamine on optically active 2-bromo-3-methylbutyric acid has been investigated.

Application

2-Bromo-3-methylbutyric acid has been used in the preparation of optically active N-methylvalines.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS05,GHS07
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H302 + H312,H314
• Precautionary Statements: P260 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Skin Corr. 1B
• Storage Class Code: 8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): 224.6 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 107 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves