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(E)-2-Bromo-2-butene (CAS 3017-71-8)

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Application:
(E)-2-Bromo-2-butene is a useful chemical for synthesis
CAS Number:
3017-71-8
Molecular Weight:
135.00
Molecular Formula:
C4H7Br
Supplemental Information:
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For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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(E)-2-Bromo-2-butene functions as an alkylating agent. Its mechanism of action involves the ability to form covalent bonds with nucleophilic groups in molecules, particularly with sulfur, oxygen, and nitrogen atoms in proteins and nucleic acids. (E)-2-Bromo-2-Butene can modify the structure and function of biomolecules by alkylating specific sites, leading to changes in their activity and interactions. (E)-2-Bromo-2-butene′s mechanism of action involves the substitution of a bromine atom for a hydrogen atom in the target molecule, resulting in the formation of a new carbon-carbon bond. This process can disrupt the normal function of the biomolecule, providing insights into the role of specific functional groups in biological processes. (E)-2-Bromo-2-butene′s reactivity allows for the selective modification of certain biomolecules.


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(E)-2-Bromo-2-butene, 5 ml

sc-234855
5 ml
$219.00