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Ethyl 2-bromohexanoate (CAS 615-96-3)

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Alternate Names:
Ethyl 2-bromocapronate
CAS Number:
615-96-3
Molecular Weight:
223.11
Molecular Formula:
C8H15BrO2
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Ethyl 2-bromohexanoate functions as an alkylating agent in chemical reactions, participating in the formation of carbon-carbon bonds. It acts as an electrophile, reacting with nucleophiles to form new carbon-carbon bonds through substitution or addition reactions. Ethyl 2-Bromohexanoate′s mechanism of action involves the displacement of the bromine atom by a nucleophile, leading to the formation of a new carbon-carbon bond. This process is utilized in organic synthesis to introduce the ethyl 2-bromohexanoate moiety into a variety of organic compounds, allowing for the creation of complex molecular structures. In this way, ethyl 2-bromohexanoate plays a role in the construction of diverse chemical entities, contributing to the development of novel compounds for development purposes.


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Ethyl 2-bromohexanoate, 5 g

sc-234928
5 g
$150.00