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Ethyl bromodifluoroacetate (CAS 667-27-6)

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CAS Number:
667-27-6
Molecular Weight:
202.98
Molecular Formula:
C4H5BrF2O2
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Ethyl bromodifluoroacetate employed in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and diverse organic compounds, it serves as a key building block in these intricate processes. Furthermore, its significance extends to acting as a catalyst in polymer production and as a reactant in the manufacturing of fluorinated polymers. With its reactivity and potential, ethyl bromodifluoroacetate finds application as a reagent in synthesizing fluorinated compounds and as a catalyst in the production of fluorinated polymers, which are integral to the fabrication of medical devices. Ethyl bromide acts as a nucleophile, while difluoroacetic acid assumes the role of an electrophile. This reaction, conducted in an aprotic solvent such as dichloromethane, is further refined through the isolation of the product via distillation.


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Ethyl bromodifluoroacetate, 5 g

sc-257498
5 g
$69.00

Ethyl bromodifluoroacetate, 500 g

sc-257498A
500 g
$306.00