2-Bromobutyric Acid
Industrial Applications
2-Bromobutyric Acid is widely used as a reagent in organic synthesis, particularly for preparing chiral intermediates in the pharmaceutical industry. One of its key applications is in the synthesis of Levetiracetam, an anti-convulsant medication used in the treatment of epilepsy. Its ability to introduce chirality makes it valuable for producing enantiomerically enriched compounds.
Physical Properties
2-Bromobutyric Acid is a colorless liquid that is soluble in water. It displays typical reactivity of brominated carboxylic acids and should be stored properly to prevent hydrolysis or decomposition. Its combination of water solubility and halogen functionality contributes to its usefulness in various chemical transformations.
Grade
- Industrial
Other Names
- alpha-Bromobytyric acid
- 2-Bromobutanoic acid
Form
- Liquid
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