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Bromomethyl methyl ether, tech. 90%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: L09837.06
5 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Bromomethyl methyl ether, tech. 90%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: L09837.06
5 g, Each
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Catalog number: L09837.06
also known as L09837-06
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
13057-17-5
IUPAC Name
bromo(methoxy)methane
Molecular Formula
C2H5BrO
InChI Key
JAMFGQBENKSWOF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
COCBr
Form
Liquid
Assay (GC)
≥88.0%
Appearance (Color)
Clear colorless to yellow

Description

Bromomethyl methyl ether is used as reagent for protection of OH groups as their methoxymethyl (MOM) ethers. It is used in enantiocontrolled synthesis of intermediate containing carbons 18 to 35 of the macrocyclic immunosuppressant FK-506. It was used in the synthesis of 1-methoxymethyl-4-tritylthio-2-azetidinone.

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Applications
Bromomethyl methyl ether is used as reagent for protection of OH groups as their methoxymethyl (MOM) ethers. It is used in enantiocontrolled synthesis of intermediate containing carbons 18 to 35 of the macrocyclic immunosuppressant FK-506. It was used in the synthesis of 1-methoxymethyl-4-tritylthio-2-azetidinone.

Solubility
Sparingly soluble in water.

Notes
Moisture Sensitive. Store at 4°C. Do not store together with acids. Store away from water and strong bases. Incompatible with acids, bases, moisture, heat and oxidizing agents.
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