Phenyl bromoacetate(CAS#620-72-4)

Introduction

Phenyl bromoacetate. It is a colorless liquid with a peculiar aromatic odor. The following is an introduction to the properties, uses, preparation methods and safety information of phenyl bromoacetate:

Quality:

Phenyl bromoacetate is a volatile liquid that is soluble in many organic solvents, such as ethanol, ether and benzene, at room temperature. It can undergo a hydrolysis reaction to produce terephthalic acid.

Use:

Phenyl bromoacetate is commonly used as a solvent and intermediate. It can also be used as a raw material for coatings, plasticizers and fabric softeners, among others.

Method:

A common method for the preparation of phenyl bromoacetate is the reaction of benzoyl bromide with ethanol under alkaline conditions. Add benzoyl bromide to the alkaline solution and then slowly add ethanol. After the reaction is completed, the phenyl bromoacetate product is obtained by distillation.

Safety Information: