Ethyl α-bromophenylacetate

CAS NO.：2882-19-1
Empirical Formula: C10H11BrO2
Molecular Weight: 243.1
MDL number: MFCD00013536
EINECS: 220-735-2
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2025-09-25 17:15:13

What is Ethyl α-bromophenylacetate?

The Uses of Ethyl α-bromophenylacetate

ETHYL ALPHA-BROMOPHENYLACETATE is used as an alkyl halide initiator in controlled/living radical polymerization of styrene and methyl methacrylate.

The Uses of Ethyl α-bromophenylacetate

α-Bromobenzeneacetic acid ethyl ester is used as an alkyl halide initiator in controlled/living radical polymerization of styrene and methyl methacrylate.

What are the applications of Application

Ethyl α-bromophenylacetate (EBPA) may be used to synthesize α-ethoxycarbonyl-N,α-diphenylnitrone.
EBPA may be used as an initiator for the following:
polymerization of dimethyl(methacryloyloxymethyl) phosphonate
polymerization of methyl methacrylate (MMA)
polymerization of trimethylolpropane triacrylate(TMPTA)

Synthesis Reference(s)

Tetrahedron Letters, 13, p. 4067, 1972 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(01)94239-X

Precautions

Moisture sensitive. Store away from oxidizing agents, air and water/moisture. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition. Store under inert gas.

Properties of Ethyl α-bromophenylacetate

Boiling point:	89-92 °C/0.9 mmHg (lit.)
Density	1.389 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index	n20/D >1.5390(lit.)
Flash point:	>230 °F
storage temp.	under inert gas (nitrogen or Argon) at 2-8°C
form	Liquid
color	Clear colorless to yellow
Water Solubility	Not miscible or difficult to mix in water.
Sensitive	Moisture Sensitive
CAS DataBase Reference	2882-19-1(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	Ethyl .alpha.-bromophenylacetate (2882-19-1)

Safety information for Ethyl α-bromophenylacetate

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Corrosion Corrosives GHS05
GHS Hazard Statements	H314:Skin corrosion/irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P363:Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up.