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(2-Bromoethyl)trimethylammonium Bromide (CAS 2758-06-7)

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Alternate Names:
Bromocholine Bromide
Application:
(2-Bromoethyl)trimethylammonium Bromide is a thiol reactive alkyl halide and quaternary amine
CAS Number:
2758-06-7
Purity:
≥99%
Molecular Weight:
246.97
Molecular Formula:
C5H13Br2N
Supplemental Information:
This is 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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(2-Bromoethyl)trimethylammonium Bromide is a quaternary ammonium compound that functions as a phase transfer catalyst in organic synthesis. Its mechanism of action involves facilitating the transfer of a reactant from one phase to another, typically from an aqueous phase to an organic phase, by forming a complex with the reactant and transporting it across the phase boundary. (2-Bromoethyl)Trimethylammonium Bromide plays a role in promoting reactions that would otherwise be difficult to carry out due to the immiscibility of the reactants in different phases. (2-Bromoethyl)trimethylammonium Bromide enables the synthesis of various organic compounds by allowing the reaction to proceed efficiently in a biphasic system. Its molecular structure and charge distribution enable it to interact with the reactants and facilitate their movement between phases, ultimately aiding in the successful completion of organic synthesis reactions.


(2-Bromoethyl)trimethylammonium Bromide (CAS 2758-06-7) References

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  2. C-terminal sequence determination of modified peptides by MALDI MS.  |  Bonetto, V., et al. 1997. J Protein Chem. 16: 371-4. PMID: 9246616

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(2-Bromoethyl)trimethylammonium Bromide, 25 g

sc-209119
25 g
$117.00