Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Methyl (2S)-3-bromo-2-methylpropanoate (CAS: 98190-85-3)?
Answer
Methyl (2S)-3-bromo-2-methylpropanoate is a colorless liquid with a molecular weight of approximately 184.03 g/mol. It has a melting point of -36°C and a boiling point of 132-134°C. The compound is slightly soluble in water but miscible with many organic solvents. It is a reactive compound due to the presence of a bromine atom, making it prone to nucleophilic substitution reactions.
About
CAS No
98190-85-3
English Name
Methyl (2S)-3-bromo-2-methylpropanoate
Molecular Formula
C5H9BrO2
Molecular Weight
181.03 g/mol
SMILES
CC(CBr)C(=O)OC
InChIKey
FKWNAVCXZSQYTA-SCSAIBSYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-29 13:16
