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2-Bromopropionyl bromide, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
2-Bromopropionyl bromide is used in the preparation of cellulose macroinitiator through direct acylation of cellulose in ionic liquid 1-allyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride. It is also used to prepare 3-(2-bromopropionyl)-2-oxazolidone derivatives and bromoester terminated poly(3-hexylthiophene). Further, it is used as a macroinitiator for atom transfer radical polymerization of acrylates.
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2-Bromopropionyl bromide is used in the preparation of cellulose macroinitiator through direct acylation of cellulose in ionic liquid 1-allyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride. It is also used to prepare 3-(2-bromopropionyl)-2-oxazolidone derivatives and bromoester terminated poly(3-hexylthiophene). Further, it is used as a macroinitiator for atom transfer radical polymerization of acrylates.
Solubility
Miscible with trichloromethane, diethyl ether, benzene and acetone.
Notes
Incompatible with water, alcohols, oxidizing agents and strong alkalis.
Specifications
Density
2.061
Boiling Point
48°C to 50°C (10 mmHg)
Flash Point
>110°C (230°F)
Refractive Index
1.521
Quantity
500 g
UN Number
UN3265
Beilstein
1071331
Sensitivity
Moisture sensitive
Solubility Information
Miscible with trichloromethane,diethyl ether,benzene and acetone.
Formula Weight
215.88
Hazard Category
H302-H314-H317-H335
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H314-H318
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Causes serious eye damage.
Precautionary Statement
P260-P264b-P270-P271-P272-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P333+P313-P363-P501c
DOTInformation
Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber
209-261-7
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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