Description

Methyl-2-Bromopropionate, 1000Mg, Neat is a high-purity, neat-grade organic bromide ester, a versatile and reactive alkylating agent essential for advanced chemical synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a key building block for introducing the 2-bromopropionate moiety, enabling the construction of complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This product is specifically needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical intermediate, and material science industries for applications requiring precise, small-scale reactions.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: A crucial reagent for the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug candidates, particularly in nucleophilic substitution and coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that incorporate propionate ester functionalities.
• Material Science & Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a functional monomer or initiator in the development of specialty polymers and advanced materials with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Methodology Development: Employed in academic and industrial labs for constructing carbon-carbon bonds, synthesizing natural product analogs, and developing new catalytic processes.
• Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands and organometallic catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Utilized as a labeling or cross-linking reagent for modifying proteins, peptides, and other biomolecules in research applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl-2-Bromopropionate, 1000Mg, Neat
CAS No.	57885-43-5
Molecular Formula	C4H7BrO2
Molecular Weight	167.00 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2-Bromopropionate; 2-Bromopropionic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl α-Bromopropionate; α-Bromopropionic Acid Methyl Ester; Propanoic acid, 2-bromo-, methyl ester; Methyl DL-2-Bromopropionate; Methyl (±)-2-Bromopropionate; DL-Methyl 2-bromopropanoate
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Quality Control

Our Methyl-2-Bromopropionate is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for research and synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque or amber glass, or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.