Ethyl 2-(4-bromophenyl)-2-methylpropanoate

• CAT Number: L033668
• CAS Number: 32454-36-7
• Molecular Formula: C12H15BrO2
• Molecular Weight: 271.15
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: ethyl 2-(4-bromophenyl)-2-methylpropanoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C12H15BrO2/c1-4-15-11(14)12(2,3)9-5-7-10(13)8-6-9/h5-8H,4H2,1-3H3
• InChIKey: XTSCLIBGCPXCLH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)C(C)(C)C1=CC=C(C=C1)Br

Ethyl 2-(4-bromophenyl)-2-methylpropanoate is an ester compound featuring a 4-bromophenyl group and a branched methylpropanoate core, widely used in pharmaceutical and organic synthesis. Its bromine atom enables further functionalization through cross-coupling reactions, making it a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecules. This compound is particularly valuable in developing bioactive molecules and studying structure-activity relationships. Its stability and reactivity make it ideal for medicinal chemistry applications, supporting the synthesis of compounds for drug discovery and materials research.