1-bromo-2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethane

1-bromo-2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethane structure
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CAS Number54149-17-6
EC/List No.259-000-6
Molecular FormulaC5H11BrO2
Molecular Weight183.04 g/mol
AppearanceColorless to pale yellow liquid
SMILESCOCCOCCBr
InChIKeyHUXJXNSHCKHFIL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Description1-Bromo-2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethane, a PEG-chain bromoalkane. The bromide is a nucleophilic substitution handle; the methoxyethoxy group provides water solubility for PEG linker construction.
ApplicationsPharmaceutical intermediate; bromoalkane; PEG linker
Hazard ClassFlam. Liq. 4; Skin Irrit. 2; Eye Irrit. 2