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Ethyl 6-bromohexanoate, 97+%
CAS: 25542-62-5 | C8H15BrO2 | 223.11 g/mol
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Catalog number A18398.09
also known as A18398-09
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39.90
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Quantity:
10 g
Price (USD)
39.90
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS25542-62-5
IUPAC Nameethyl 6-bromohexanoate
Molecular FormulaC8H15BrO2
InChI KeyDXBULVYHTICWKT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCCOC(=O)CCCCCBr
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Specifications
Specification Sheet
Specification SheetRefractive Index1.4575-1.4625 @ 20?C
Appearance (Color)Clear colorless
FormLiquid
Assay (GC)≥97.0%
Ethyl 6-bromohexanoate is used in the preparation of various carnitine derivatives in a carnitine transporter study. It is also used for alkylation of pentane-2,4-dione.
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Applications
Ethyl 6-bromohexanoate is used in the preparation of various carnitine derivatives in a carnitine transporter study. It is also used for alkylation of pentane-2,4-dione.
Solubility
Soluble in water (water, 64.76 mg/L @ 25°C (est.)).
Notes
Store away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.
Ethyl 6-bromohexanoate is used in the preparation of various carnitine derivatives in a carnitine transporter study. It is also used for alkylation of pentane-2,4-dione.
Solubility
Soluble in water (water, 64.76 mg/L @ 25°C (est.)).
Notes
Store away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Shrout DP and Lightner DA. An Improved Procedure for Mono C-Alkylation of Pentane-2.4-Dione with ?-Bromoacid Esters.Synth. Commun.1990,20(13), 2075-80.
- Atsushi Enomoto, et. al. Molecular identification of a novel carnitine transporter specific to human testis. Insights into the mechanism of carnitine recognition.J Biol Chem.2002,277(39), 36262-36271.