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2-Nitrobenzyl bromide, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
2-Nitrobenzyl bromide is used in the preparation of S-2-nitrobenzyl-cysteine by reaction with L-cysteine. It is also used for the introduction of the 2-nitrobenzyl protecting group in organic synthesis. It plays an important role in the production of expectorant agent. Further, it is employed for caging unprotected cysteine-containing or thiophosphorylated peptides in aqueous solution. In addition to this, it is used in the preparation of (R)- and (S)-3-amino-3,4-dihydro-1H-quinolin-2-one.
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2-Nitrobenzyl bromide is used in the preparation of S-2-nitrobenzyl-cysteine by reaction with L-cysteine. It is also used for the introduction of the 2-nitrobenzyl protecting group in organic synthesis. It plays an important role in the production of expectorant agent. Further, it is employed for caging unprotected cysteine-containing or thiophosphorylated peptides in aqueous solution. In addition to this, it is used in the preparation of (R)- and (S)-3-amino-3,4-dihydro-1H-quinolin-2-one.
Solubility
Insoluble in water.
Notes
Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with alcohols, bases, amines and oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 45°C to 48°C |
Flash Point | >110°C (230°F) |
Quantity | 5 g |
UN Number | UN3261 |
Beilstein | 638991 |
Solubility Information | Insoluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 216.04 |
Percent Purity | ≥98% |
Chemical Name or Material | 2-Nitrobenzyl bromide |
RUO – Research Use Only
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