CAS 3042-81-7: Benzeneacetic acid, α-bromo-, methyl ester

Applications Methyl α-bromophenylacetate is used in synthetic chemistry as an initiator for polymerization reactions (such as the polymerization of methyl methacrylate). Methyl α-bromophenylacetate is also used as a reagent to synthesize compounds that act as selective Serotonin (HCl: S274980) reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). SSRIs are used to modulate symptoms in autistic patients. Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package References Fors, B. & Hawker, C.: Angew. Chem. Int. Edit., 51, 8850 (2012); Ghoneim, O., et al.: Bioorgan. Med. Chem. Lett., 21, 6714 (2011); O’Reilly, R., et al.: Macromolecules, 40, 7441 (2007)

Methyl bromophenyl acetate

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Methyl-2-bromo-2-phenylacetate is a synthetic molecule with a molecular formula of CHBrO. It is used to synthesize bioactive molecules such as nitrosoarenes and amides, which have anticancer properties. Methyl-2-bromo-2-phenylacetate has been shown to be effective against the growth of cancer cells in mice by inhibiting the production of proteins that are involved in cell division or the development of Alzheimer's disease. The compound also has antiinflammatory effects, which may be due to its inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis. Methyl-2-bromo-2-phenylacetate is soluble in water and most organic solvents, but not in hydrocarbons. It has a melting point of around 59 degrees Celsius and can be stored for up to one year at room temperature without significant degradation.