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Ethyl 2-bromoisobutyrate, 98+%
Description
Ethyl 2-bromoisobutyrate is used as an Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization (ATRP) initiator that will generate a polymer with an ethyl end group.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Ethyl 2-bromoisobutyrate is used as an Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization (ATRP) initiator that will generate a polymer with an ethyl end group.
Solubility
Soluble in alcohol, ether. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Store in cool, dry conditions in a sealed container. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, acids, bases, reducing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Density | 1.329 |
Boiling Point | 162°C to 164°C |
Flash Point | 57°C (135°F) |
Refractive Index | 1.444 |
Quantity | 50 g |
UN Number | UN2924 |
Beilstein | 1098947 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in alcohol,ether. Insoluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 195.06 |
Percent Purity | ≥98% |
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Safety and Handling




- Ethyl 2-bromoisobutyrate
- Danger
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Flammable liquid Category 3
- Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1A
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H340-May cause genetic defects.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Ethyl 2-bromoisobutyrate
RUO – Research Use Only
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