Ethyl 6-bromohexanoate, 97+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

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

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

Solubility
Soluble in water (water, 64.76 mg/L @ 25°C (est.)).

Notes
Store away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 25542-62-5
• Molecular Formula: C8H15BrO2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 223.11
• MDL Number: MFCD00000270
• InChI Key: DXBULVYHTICWKT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 6-bromohexanoic acid ethyl ester, ethyl 6-bromocaproate, ethyl 6-bromocapronate, 6-bromocaproic acid ethyl ester, ethyl omega-bromocaproate, hexanoic acid, 6-bromo-, ethyl ester, ethyl .omega.-bromocaproate, 6-bromo-hexanoic acid ethyl ester, ethyl 6bromohexanoate, pubchem3953
• PubChem CID: 117544
• IUPAC Name: ethyl 6-bromohexanoate
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)CCCCCBr

• Density: 1.254
• Boiling Point: 128°C to 130°C (16 mmHg)
• Flash Point: >110°C (230°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.4595
• Quantity: 10 g
• Beilstein: 1756051
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water (water,64.76mg/L @ 25°C (est.)).
• Formula Weight: 223.12
• Percent Purity: ≥97%
• Chemical Name or Material: Ethyl 6-bromohexanoate

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