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Ethyl 6-bromohexanoate

99%

• Synonym(s): 6-Bromohexanoic acid ethyl ester, Ethyl 6-bromocapronate
• Linear Formula: Br(CH₂)₅COOCH₂CH₃
• CAS Number: 25542-62-5
• Molecular Weight: 223.11
• Beilstein: 1756051
• EC Number: 247-085-2
• MDL number: MFCD00000270
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 24859462
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• Assay: 99%
• form: liquid
• refractive index: n20/D 1.458 (lit.)
• bp: 128-130 °C/16 mmHg (lit.)
• density: 1.254 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• functional group: bromo; ester
• SMILES string: CCOC(=O)CCCCCBr
• InChI: 1S/C8H15BrO2/c1-2-11-8(10)6-4-3-5-7-9/h2-7H2,1H3
• InChI key: DXBULVYHTICWKT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Ethyl 6-bromohexanoate is an ω-bromoacid ester.

Application

Ethyl 6-bromohexanoate was used in the preparation of various carnitine derivatives in a carnitine transporter study. It was also used for alkylation of pentane-2,4-dione.

Other Notes

May darken in storage

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H226,H315,H319,H335
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): 136.9 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 58.3 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves