Ethyl dibromoacetate, 96%
Ethyl dibromoacetate, 96%
Ethyl dibromoacetate, 96%
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Ethyl dibromoacetate, 96%

CAS: 617-33-4 | C4H6Br2O2 | 245.898 g/mol
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS617-33-4
IUPAC Nameethyl 2,2-dibromoacetate
Molecular FormulaC4H6Br2O2
InChI KeyNIJGVVHCUXNSLL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCCOC(=O)C(Br)Br
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Appearance (Color)Clear colorless
FormLiquid
Assay (GC)≥95.0%
Refractive Index1.4960-1.5020 @ 20?C
Ethyl dibromoacetate can be used to produce diphenoxy-acetic acid ethyl ester. It is used in organic synthesis.

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Applications
Ethyl dibromoacetate can be used to produce diphenoxy-acetic acid ethyl ester. It is used in organic synthesis.

Solubility
Soluble in hexane, ether, CH2Cl2, acetone, EtOAc, ethanol.

Notes
Store in cool, dry place in a well sealed container. Store away from oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. José M. Concellón; Carmen Concellón and Pamela Diaz. An Efficient Synthesis of 2-Bromo-3-hydroxy Esters by Reaction of Ketones with Ethyl Dibromoacetate Promoted by Samarium Diiodide. European Journal of Organic Chemistry. 2006, 2006 (9), 2197-2200.
  2. José M. Concellón and Carmen Méjica. Highly Selective Synthesis of Enantiopure (S,E)-α,β-Unsaturated γ-Amino Esters Through a Sequential Reaction of Ethyl Dibromoacetate with α-Amino Aldehydes Promoted by Chromium Dichloride. European Journal of Organic Chemistry. 2007, 2007 (31), 5250-5255.