Chemical Name: | 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, pentabromophenyl ester |
CAS Number: | 18967-31-2 |
Product Number: | AG002DUV(AGN-PC-0JLX2Z) |
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Molecular Formula: | C10H5Br5O2 |
Molecular Weight: | 556.6655 |
Pentabromophenyl methacrylate is a valuable compound used in chemical synthesis for its ability to efficiently introduce bromine atoms into organic molecules. This compound is commonly utilized as a brominating reagent in various reactions, such as the bromination of aromatic compounds to enhance their chemical and physical properties. The presence of multiple bromine atoms in its structure allows for selective and controlled bromination, making it a versatile tool in the field of organic synthesis. Furthermore, Pentabromophenyl methacrylate can also be employed in polymerization reactions to introduce bromine-containing functionalities into polymeric materials, imparting flame retardant properties to the final products.