Methyl 2-bromo-2-methylpropionate
Synonym(s):Methyl 2-bromo-2-methylpropionate
- CAS NO.:23426-63-3
- Empirical Formula: C5H9BrO2
- Molecular Weight: 181.03
- MDL number: MFCD00017854
- EINECS: 245-657-6
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-05-27 17:37:27
What is Methyl 2-bromo-2-methylpropionate?
The Uses of Methyl 2-bromo-2-methylpropionate
Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization (ATRP) initiator that will generate a polymer with a methyl end group
What are the applications of Application
Methyl α-bromoisobutyrate is used in Reformatsky reaction to prepare 1,4-disubstituted 3,3-dimethylazetidin-2-ones.
What are the applications of Application
Methyl 2-bromo-2-methylpropionate can be used as a free radical initiator to participate in polymerization reactions.
Synthesis Reference(s)
The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 43, p. 3684, 1978 DOI: 10.1021/jo00413a009
Properties of Methyl 2-bromo-2-methylpropionate
| Boiling point: | 52 °C(Press: 19 Torr) |
| Density | 1.399 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.) |
| refractive index | n |
| Flash point: | 49 °C |
| storage temp. | under inert gas (nitrogen or Argon) at 2-8°C |
| solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
| form | Oil |
| color | Colourless |
| BRN | 1209484 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 23426-63-3(CAS DataBase Reference) |
Safety information for Methyl 2-bromo-2-methylpropionate
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Flame Flammables GHS02 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H226:Flammable liquids |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P233:Keep container tightly closed. P240:Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241:Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment. P242:Use only non-sparking tools. P243:Take precautionary measures against static discharge. |
Computed Descriptors for Methyl 2-bromo-2-methylpropionate
| InChIKey | PQUSVJVVRXWKDG-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
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