2-Bromopropionyl bromide, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

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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Applications
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

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 563-76-8
• Molecular Formula: C3H4Br2O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 215.872
• MDL Number: MFCD00000142
• InChI Key: ILLHORFDXDLILE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 2-bromopropionyl bromide, propanoyl bromide, 2-bromo, 2-bromopropionylbromide, 2-bromo propionyl bromide, 2-bromopropionic acid bromide, .alpha.-bromopropionyl bromide, 2-bromopropanyl bromide, a-bromopropionyl bromide, 2-bromo-propionyl bromide, alpha-bromopropionylbromide
• PubChem CID: 79047
• IUPAC Name: 2-bromopropanoyl bromide
• SMILES: CC(C(=O)Br)Br

• Density: 2.061
• Boiling Point: 48°C to 50°C (10 mmHg)
• Flash Point: >110°C (230°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.521
• Quantity: 100 g
• UN Number: UN3265
• Beilstein: 1071331
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Solubility Information: Miscible with trichloromethane,diethyl ether,benzene and acetone.
• Formula Weight: 215.88
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-Bromopropionyl bromide

Safety and Handling

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

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only