Compound Q&A
Are there alternatives to Methyl 2-(bromomethyl)acrylate (CAS: 4224-69-5) in synthesis?
Answer
Methyl 2-(bromomethyl)acrylate (CAS: 4224-69-5) can be synthesized as an alternative to other acrylate compounds, such as methyl acrylate or methyl methacrylate. Common alternative reagents include bromoacetaldehyde dimethyl acetal or analogous brominated acrylates, which offer similar functionality but with different bromine content.
About
CAS No
4224-69-5
English Name
Methyl 2-(bromomethyl)acrylate
Molecular Formula
C5H7BrO2
Molecular Weight
179.01299999999998 g/mol
SMILES
COC(=O)C(=C)CBr
InChIKey
CFTUQSLVERGMHL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-27 00:43
