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Inorganic Bromide

2 Bromo 3 Methyl Butanoic Acid

2-Bromo-3-Methylbutanoic Acid is an organic compound classified as a halogenated carboxylic acid. It consists of a butanoic acid backbone with a bromine (Br) atom attached at the second carbon and a methyl (CH₃) group at the third carbon position..
  • Chemical Formula: C₅H₉BrO₂
  • Molecular Weight: 181.03 g/mol
  • Functional Groups: Carboxylic acid (-COOH) and brominated alkane (-Br)
  • Appearance: Typically a colorless to pale yellow liquid or crystalline solid.
  • Solubility: Moderately soluble in water and highly soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and ether.
  • Pharmaceutical Industry: Used as an intermediate in drug synthesis.
  • Agrochemical Industry: Employed in the production of pesticides and herbicides.
  • Organic Synthesis: Utilized as a building block for various halogenated organic compounds.