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α-Bromoisobutyryl bromide (CAS 20769-85-1)

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Alternate Names:
2-Bromo-2-methylpropionyl bromide
CAS Number:
20769-85-1
Purity:
≥96%
Molecular Weight:
229.90
Molecular Formula:
C4H6Br2O
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For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Used to form an N-protected halodienamide which provided four- and five-membered lactams in the presence of copper(I) and a tertiary amine. α-Bromoisobutyryl bromide, a compound soluble in various organic solvents, serves as a versatile tool in organic synthesis and catalytic applications. Its utility extends to serving as a reagent in the synthesis of diverse organic compounds, including amines, alcohols, and esters. Furthermore, α-Bromoisobutyryl bromide finds application in the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds, such as pyrrolidines and quinolines.


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α-Bromoisobutyryl bromide, 100 g

sc-252332
100 g
$71.00