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1,3-Dibromoacetone (CAS 816-39-7)

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Alternate Names:
1,3-Dibromo-2-propanone
CAS Number:
816-39-7
Purity:
≥95%
Molecular Weight:
215.87
Molecular Formula:
C3H4Br2O
Supplemental Information:
This is classified as a Dangerous Good for transport and may be subject to additional shipping charges.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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1,3-Dibromoacetone is a multifaceted compound employed primarily in the synthesis of organic molecules and materials. Its two bromine atoms are reactive sites that make the molecule a useful reagent for coupling reactions, where it can form carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bonds. In polymer research, it is used to introduce bromine functionalities that can later be modified or used to create flame-resistant materials. Studies involving 1,3-Dibromoacetone focus on its application in generating macrocycles and polymers through ring-closing methodologies, a process that is for producing a wide array of cyclic organic structures. In addition, this compound is involved in the preparation of biologically active molecules by serving as a key intermediate in their synthesis.


1,3-Dibromoacetone (CAS 816-39-7) References

  1. One-Pot Synthesis of a Bis-Thio-Acetone Linked Ubiquitinated Histones Using 1,3-Dibromoacetone.  |  Chu, GC., et al. 2020. J Org Chem. 85: 15631-15637. PMID: 33191736
  2. Evidence for histidine in the active sites of ficin and stem-bromelain.  |  Husain, SS. and Lowe, G. 1968. Biochem J. 110: 53-7. PMID: 5722692

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1,3-Dibromoacetone, 5 g

sc-208768
5 g
$362.00