(±)-2-Bromobutyric Acid

• CAT Number: R030671
• CAS Number: 80-58-0
• Molecular Formula: C4H7BrO2
• Molecular Weight: 167
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (RS)-2-Bromobutyric Acid; (RS)-α-Bromobutyric Acid; (±)-2-Bromobutanoic Acid; (±)-α-Bromobutanoic Acid; 2-Bromobutanoic Acid; 2-Bromobutyric Acid; DL-2-Bromo-n-butyric Acid; DL-α-Bromobutyric Acid; NSC 8024; α-Bromo-n-butyric Acid; α-Bromobutyric Aci
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-bromobutanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H7BrO2/c1-2-3(5)4(6)7/h3H,2H2,1H3,(H,6,7)
• InChIKey: YAQLSKVCTLCIIE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCC(C(=O)O)Br

(±)-2-Bromobutyric Acid (Cat No.:R030671) is an organic compound with the formula C4H7BrO2. It consists of a four-carbon chain with a bromine atom and a carboxylic acid group. As a racemic mixture, it contains both left- and right-handed versions. It’s used in chemical synthesis, pharmaceuticals, and research. Its diverse applications stem from its reactivity and ability to introduce bromine and carboxylic acid functionalities.