Methyl 2-bromoisobutyrate is a brominated ester that appears as a colorless to light-yellow liquid. It is a key initiator for atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) that generates polymers with a methyl end group, and a reagent for the Reformatsky reaction to prepare azetidin-2-ones.
Methyl 2-bromoisobutyrate
Category:Organic Intermediates
CAS No.:23426-63-3
Product Grade: Industrial Grade
Purity / Assay: 98%
Molecular Formula:C₅H₉BrO₂
Molecular Weight:181.03
EINECS No.:245-657-6
Synonym(s):Methyl 2-bromo-2-methylpropionate; MBB
Methyl 2-bromoisobutyrate is a brominated ester that appears as a colorless to light-yellow liquid. It is a key initiator for atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) that generates polymers with a methyl end group, and a reagent for the Reformatsky reaction to prepare azetidin-2-ones.
1. ATRP initiator for controlled radical polymerization of acrylates, methacrylates and styrenics.
2. Reagent in the Reformatsky reaction for azetidin-2-one synthesis.
3. Intermediate for functional polymers with defined end groups.
4. Building block for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
200kg/drum; 25kg/drum
CAS No.: 23426-63-3
Product Name: Methyl 2-bromoisobutyrate
Purity / Assay:98%
Molecular Formula:C₅H₉BrO₂
Molecular Weight:181.03
EINECS No.:245-657-6
Synonym(s):Methyl 2-bromo-2-methylpropionate; MBB
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