Ethyl 3-bromopropionate, CAS No. 539-74-2

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539-74-2

Catalog No. EBD856

CAS 539-74-2

Name Ethyl 3-bromopropionate

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Basic Information

Synonyms: propanoicacid,3-bromo-,ethylester beta-bromopropionicacidethylester propionicacid,3-bromo-,ethylester 1,4-Phenylenedimethanamine p-Xylylenediamine Ethyl3-bromopropionate Ethylβ-bromopropionate Ethyl3-Bromopropanoate 3-Bromopropanoicacidethylester Ethyl-3-bromopropionate 3-bromopropionicacidethylester ethyl-bromopropionate ethylbeta-bromopropionate 3-bromo-propanoicaciethylester

Molecular Formula: C5H9BrO2

Molecular Weight: 181.03

MDL Number: MFCD00000251

Categories: Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Halogenated Compounds Synthetic Chemistry > Basic Synthetic Reagents > Halogenation Reagents

Product Description:

3-Bromopropionic acid ethyl ester is an organic compound with the molecular formula C5H9BrO2. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a characteristic ester-like odor. Structurally, it consists of a three-carbon chain with a bromine atom at the terminal position and an ethyl ester group at the other end. This compound is a versatile alkylating agent and a key synthetic building block in organic chemistry. Its primary application is as an intermediate in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other fine chemicals. The bromine atom is a good leaving group, making it useful for nucleophilic substitution reactions to introduce the 3-carbon propionate unit. It is commonly employed in the preparation of heterocyclic compounds, quaternary ammonium salts, and as a precursor for other functionalized propionic acid derivatives. It is also utilized in the synthesis of certain polymers and materials. As a reactive halide, it requires careful handling due to its lachrymatory properties and potential skin and eye irritation. It is typically stored under inert conditions to prevent decomposition.

Physical Properties

Boiling Point: 135-136 °C/50 mmHg(lit.)

Flash Point: 70 °C

Density: 1.412 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Refractivity: n20/D 1.452(lit.)

Analytical Data

Appearance: clear colorless to pale yellow liquid