Ethyl-8-bromooctanoate | 29823-21-0

Description :

Overview of Ethyl 8-Bromooctanoate

Ethyl 8-Bromooctanoate (also called ethyl-8-bromooctanoate or 8-bromooctanoic acid, ethyl este) is a transparent to light yellow liquid bromoester that is that is a bifunctional intermediate, with an alkylation terminal bromide and an ester that can be used for additional changes.

Chemical Formula: C10H19BrO2 Molecular weight: 251.16 g/mol CAS No: 29823-21-0 Functional properties: Reactive primary bromide for nucleophilic substitution, ester group hydrolyzable or reducible, moderate volatility, soluble in organic solvents

Applications of Ethyl 8-Bromooctanoate

Organic Synthesis and Pharmaceuticals

• Key intermediate for synthesizing long-chain functionalized compounds, including pharmaceuticals, surfactants, and bioactive molecules
• Used in the alkylation of amines, thiols, or enolates to introduce C8 chains
  
  

Specialty Chemicals

• Precursor for polymers, lubricants, and surface-active agents
• Related to chain extensions or modifications involving epoxides like Cyclohexene Oxide or silane coupling agents like Dodecyltrimethoxysilane for hybrid materials
  
  
  

Safety and Handling Guidelines

• Wear protective goggles, gloves, and appropriate clothing to avoid skin and eye irritation.
• Avoid prolonged skin contact and inhalation of vapors (irritant)
• Use only in a well-ventilated area or fume hood.
• Store in sealed containers away from heat, light, and strong bases
• Follow MSDS guidelines and standard safety protocols (avoid dust/aerosol formation)
  
  
  

Where to Buy Ethyl 8-Bromooctanoate

Ethyl 8-Bromooctanoate Manufacturer

• High-purity suppliers for synthesis and pharmaceutical intermediate grades
  
  

Ethyl 8-Bromooctanoate Supplier & Distributor

• Bulk supply with COA, TDS & MSDS available
  
  
  

Ethyl 8-Bromooctanoate MSDS

Provides details on hazards, handling, storage, and emergency precautions (causes skin/eye irritation)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the Ethyl 8-bromooctanoate formula and CAS number?
   

   Formula C10H19BrO2, molecular weight 251.16 g/mol, CAS 29823-21-0; a bromoester intermediate.
   
   

2. What are the industrial uses of Ethyl 8-bromooctanoate?
   

   As a bifunctional building block in pharmaceutical synthesis, surfactants, polymers, and long-chain functionalization are used.
   
   

3. How is Ethyl 8-bromooctanoate typically synthesized?
   

   By bromination of octanoic acid derivatives followed by esterification with ethanol, or direct esterification of 8-bromooctanoic acid.

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