Bromomethyl methyl ether, tech. 90%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Bromomethyl methyl ether is used as reagent for protection of OH groups as their methoxymethyl (MOM) ethers. It is used in enantiocontrolled synthesis of intermediate containing carbons 18 to 35 of the macrocyclic immunosuppressant FK-506. It was used in the synthesis of 1-methoxymethyl-4-tritylthio-2-azetidinone.

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Applications
Bromomethyl methyl ether is used as reagent for protection of OH groups as their methoxymethyl (MOM) ethers. It is used in enantiocontrolled synthesis of intermediate containing carbons 18 to 35 of the macrocyclic immunosuppressant FK-506. It was used in the synthesis of 1-methoxymethyl-4-tritylthio-2-azetidinone.

Solubility
Sparingly soluble in water.

Notes
Moisture Sensitive. Store at 4°C. Do not store together with acids. Store away from water and strong bases. Incompatible with acids, bases, moisture, heat and oxidizing agents.

Specifications

• Density: 1.531
• Boiling Point: 86°C to 87°C
• Flash Point: 26°C (78°F)
• Odor: Pungent
• Refractive Index: 1.4520-1.4600
• Quantity: 5 g
• UN Number: UN1992
• Beilstein: 1730853
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Solubility Information: Sparingly soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 124.97
• Percent Purity: 90%
• Grade: Technical
• Chemical Name or Material: Bromomethyl methyl ether

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