4-(1-Bromoethyl)benzoic acid acts as a reagent to prepare 4-(1-bromo-ethyl)-benzoic acid ethyl ester. It is also used as an intermediate for active pharmaceutical ingredient as well as in chemical synthesis.
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Applications
4-(1-Bromoethyl)benzoic acid acts as a reagent to prepare 4-(1-bromo-ethyl)-benzoic acid ethyl ester. It is also used as an intermediate for active pharmaceutical ingredient as well as in chemical synthesis.
Solubility
Insoluble in water.
Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
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