Description

Methyl (E)-3-Bromoprop-2-Enoate is a high-purity, versatile α,β-unsaturated ester building block. This compound is valued for its reactive bromo and alkene functionalities, enabling critical carbon-carbon bond formation and cyclization reactions in advanced synthesis. It is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to construct complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the preparation of heterocyclic compounds, protease inhibitors, and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of functional polymers and specialty coatings.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed in Heck-type coupling reactions, Michael additions, and Diels-Alder reactions to introduce functionalized acrylate units.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent for methodology development in academic and industrial laboratories focusing on synthetic chemistry.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for the synthesis of certain aroma chemicals and fragrance components.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl (E)-3-Bromoprop-2-Enoate
CAS No.	6213-87-2
Molecular Formula	C4H5BrO2
Molecular Weight	164.99 g/mol
Synonyms	(E)-Methyl 3-bromoacrylate; Methyl (E)-3-bromoacrylate; trans-Methyl 3-bromoacrylate; 3-Bromoacrylic acid methyl ester, (E)-; Methyl trans-β-bromoacrylate; 2-Propenoic acid, 3-bromo-, methyl ester, (E)-; Bromoacrylic acid methyl ester
EINECS	228-300-2

Quality Control

Every batch of Methyl (E)-3-Bromoprop-2-Enoate is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure product identity, purity, and consistency for your critical applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) including assay, isomeric purity, and impurity profile is supplied with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Isomeric Purity ((E)-isomer)	≥ 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.