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(R)-(−)-3-Bromo-2-methyl-1-propanol

97%

Synonym(s):

(R)-3-Bromo-2-methylpropan-1-ol, (R)-3-Hydroxy-2-methylpropyl bromide, 3-Bromo-2-(R)-methyl-1-propanol

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
BrCH2CH(CH3)CH2OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
153.02
Beilstein:
3600269
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352101
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

97%

form

liquid

optical activity

[α]25/D −6.6°, c = 2 in chloroform

refractive index

n20/D 1.484 (lit.)

bp

73-74 °C/9 mmHg (lit.)

density

1.461 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

C[C@H](CO)CBr

InChI

1S/C4H9BrO/c1-4(2-5)3-6/h4,6H,2-3H2,1H3/t4-/m0/s1

InChI key

KIBOHRIGZMLNNS-BYPYZUCNSA-N

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Application

(R)-(−)-3-Bromo-2-methyl-1-propanol is used as a starting material in the total syntheses of epothilone C and bistramide A. It can also be used as a structural modifier in the homochiral porous molecular networks.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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