Ethyl 3-bromopropionate is the organobromine compound with the formula BrCH2CH2CO2C2H5. It is a colorless liquid and an alkylating agent. It is prepared by the esterification of 3-bromopropionic acid.[1] Alternatively, it can be prepared by hydrobromination of ethyl acrylate, a reaction that proceeds in an anti-Markovnikov sense.[2]
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References
- ^ Kendall, E. C.; McKenzie, B. (1923). "Ethyl β-Bromopropionate". Organic Syntheses. 3: 51. doi:10.15227/orgsyn.003.0051.
- ^ Mozingo, Ralph; Patterson, L. A. (1940). "Methyl β-Bromopropionate". Organic Syntheses. 20: 64. doi:10.15227/orgsyn.020.0064.