3-BROMO-2-(BROMOMETHYL) PROPIONIC ACID
Pharmaceutical Intermediate

1. STRUCTURE
3-Bromo-2-(bromomethyl) propionic acid
2. PRODUCT NAME & DETAILS
Product Name 3-Bromo-2-(bromomethyl) propionic acid
Product Code 001387
CAS No 41459-42-1
HS Code 2903.39.20
Molecular Formula C4H6BR2O2
Molecular Wt. 245.91
3. SPECIFICATION
Physical Appearance
Buff To Brown Coloured Powder
Melting Point
98.0 to 102.0°C
Moisture Content (KF)
NMT 0.50%
Assay (by Titration Acidimetry)
98.5 to 102.5%
4. APPLICATION - Used as general industrial fine chemical.
- 3-Bromo-2-(bromomethyl)propionic acid acts as an organic building block for the preparation of beta-substituted acrylates.
- It is used in the preparation of t-butyl 2-(phenylthiomethyl) propenoate, t-butyl 3-(phenylthio)-2-(phenylthiomethyl)  propenoate and 3-(phenylthio)-2-(phenyl-sulfinylmethyl)propenoate.
- Further, it plays an important role in the synthesis of beta-lactams by cyclization of the corresponding amide.
5. HAZARD CLASSIFICATION
Hazardous substance. (UN No. 3261)

Corrosive

6. CAPACITY 5-25 kg per month.
7. STORAGE CONDITION
Store in closed container at ambient temperature. Avoid direct sun light.
8. PACKING DETAILS
15 Kg corrugated box with PE liner Or in HDPE container with liner.
9. SHELF LIFE
1 year.
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Cas No: 41459-42-1 | Molecular Formula: C4H6BR2O2