tert-Butyl 2-bromoisobutyrate

About tert-Butyl 2-bromoisobutyrate

tert-Butyl 2-bromoisobutyrate is an ester carrying the CAS registry number 23877-12-5. The compound has the formula C8H15BrO2, corresponding to a molecular weight of 223.11 g/mol. The IUPAC name is tert-butyl 2-bromo-2-methylpropanoate. Alternative names: tert-Butyl 2-bromo-2-methylpropionate and 1,1-dimethylethyl 2-bromo-2-methylpropanoate.

Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 4 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Key uses span organic synthesis and API synthesis. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g and 5 g, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	tert-Butyl 2-bromoisobutyrate
Catalogue No.	VQ-043796
CAS Number	23877-12-5
IUPAC name	tert-butyl 2-bromo-2-methylpropanoate
Molecular formula	C₈H₁₅BrO₂
Molecular weight	223.11 g/mol
Exact mass	222.0255
InChIKey	IGVNJALYNQVQIT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC(C)(C)OC(=O)C(C)(C)Br
PubChem CID	90290

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	2.5
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	26.3 Å²
Synonyms	tert-Butyl 2-bromo-2-methylpropionate, 1,1-dimethylethyl 2-bromo-2-methylpropanoate, Propanoic acid, 2-bromo-2-methyl-, 1,1-dimethylethyl ester, tert-Butyl alpha-bromoisobutyrate, t-Butyl 2-bromoisobutyrate, 2-Bromoisobutyric Acid tert-Butyl Ester, tert-butyl bromoisobutyrate, t-Butyl-2-bromoisobutyrate, tert-butyl 2-bromo-2,2-dimethylacetate, tert-butyl 2-bromisobutyrate, tert.-butyl 2-bromo-2-methyl-propionate

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of tert-Butyl 2-bromoisobutyrate?

The CAS Registry Number of tert-Butyl 2-bromoisobutyrate is 23877-12-5. It is also known as tert-Butyl 2-bromo-2-methylpropionate, 1,1-dimethylethyl 2-bromo-2-methylpropanoate, Propanoic acid, 2-bromo-2-methyl-, 1,1-dimethylethyl ester.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of tert-Butyl 2-bromoisobutyrate?

tert-Butyl 2-bromoisobutyrate has the molecular formula C8H15BrO2 and a molecular weight of 223.11 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is tert-butyl 2-bromo-2-methylpropanoate.

Which grade and pack sizes of tert-Butyl 2-bromoisobutyrate can I order?

We supply tert-Butyl 2-bromoisobutyrate, in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g, 5 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with tert-Butyl 2-bromoisobutyrate?

Yes. Every lot of tert-Butyl 2-bromoisobutyrate is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can tert-Butyl 2-bromoisobutyrate be shipped internationally?

Yes. tert-Butyl 2-bromoisobutyrate is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.