Compound Q&A
How is Ethyl 2-(bromomethyl)acrylate (CAS: 17435-72-2) typically synthesized?
Answer
Ethyl 2-(bromomethyl)acrylate (CAS: 17435-72-2) can be synthesized using acryloyl chloride and ethylamine as starting materials. The reaction involves the nucleophilic substitution of the acryloyl chloride with ethylamine, followed by a Williamson ether synthesis to form the bromomethyl group. This process typically yields a high purity product with good selectivity.
About
CAS No
17435-72-2
English Name
Ethyl 2-(bromomethyl)acrylate
Molecular Formula
C6H9BrO2
Molecular Weight
193.04 g/mol
SMILES
CCOC(=O)C(=C)CBr
InChIKey
MTCMFVTVXAOHNQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-22 19:21
