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(R)-(+)-2-Bromo-3-methylbutyric acid

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)2CHCH(Br)CO2H
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
181.03
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352101
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

assay

96%

optical activity

[α]22/D +21°, c = 37 in benzene

bp

90-100 °C/0.5 mmHg (lit.)

mp

35-40 °C (lit.)

functional group

bromo
carboxylic acid

SMILES string

CC(C)[C@@H](Br)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C5H9BrO2/c1-3(2)4(6)5(7)8/h3-4H,1-2H3,(H,7,8)/t4-/m1/s1

InChI key

UEBARDWJXBGYEJ-SCSAIBSYSA-N

Application

(R)-(+)-2-Bromo-3-methylbutyric acid can be used:
  • As an anionic counterpart of morpholinium based chiral ionic liquids applicable in the Heck arylation reaction of 2,3-dihydrofuran.
  • As a starting material in the synthesis of fructosyl peptide oxidase inhibitors.

pictograms

CorrosionExclamation mark

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B

Storage Class

8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials

wgk_germany

WGK 3

flash_point_f

235.4 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

113 °C - closed cup

ppe

Faceshields, Gloves, Goggles, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter


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