CAS 539-74-2: Ethyl 3-bromopropionate

Ethyl 3-bromopropionate

Applications Ethyl 3-bromopropionate

Ethyl 3-bromopropionate was used in the preparation of (3?,4?-dimethoxyphenyl)-5-oxopentanoic acid. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Ethyl 3-bromopropionate is a chemical compound with the formula CH3COCH2CH2Br. It is an activated carbonyl group that reacts efficiently with amines, thiols, and amino groups. Ethyl 3-bromopropionate has been shown to be an efficient method for targeting active sites in fatty esters, ethyl esters, and other carboxylic acids. The methyl anthranilate derivative of ethyl 3-bromopropionate has been shown to be a potential new drug candidate for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease due to its ability to activate the brain's acetylcholine receptors.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.