Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Methyl 2-bromo-2-methylpropanoate (CAS: 23426-63-3)?
Answer
Methyl 2-bromo-2-methylpropanoate is a colorless to slightly yellow liquid at room temperature. It has a molecular weight of approximately 189.04 g/mol. The compound is poorly soluble in water but miscible with organic solvents. It is moderately reactive towards nucleophiles and can undergo nucleophilic substitution reactions. Its density is around 1.23 g/cm³.
About
CAS No
23426-63-3
English Name
Methyl 2-bromo-2-methylpropanoate
Molecular Formula
C5H9BrO2
Molecular Weight
181.029 g/mol
SMILES
CC(C)(C(=O)OC)Br
InChIKey
PQUSVJVVRXWKDG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-22 19:21
