The Ethyl 2-bromoisovalerate, with the CAS registry number 609-12-1, is also known as alpha-Bromoisovaleric acid ethyl ester. It belongs to the product categories of Pharmaceutical Intermediates; Miscellaneous. Its EINECS registry number is 210-178-3. This chemical's molecular formula is C₇H₁₃BrO₂ and molecular weight is 209.08. Its IUPAC name is called ethyl 2-bromo-3-methylbutanoate. What's more, this chemical is clear colorless liquid. The product should be sealed and stored in cool and dry place. When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it. This chemical is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. You should avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Physical properties of Ethyl 2-bromoisovalerate: (1)ACD/LogP: 2.60; (2)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 2.6; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): 2.6; (4)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 55.3; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 55.3; (6)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 615.28; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 615.28; (8)#H bond acceptors: 2; (9)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 4; (10)Index of Refraction: 1.456; (11)Molar Refractivity: 43.9 cm³; (12)Molar Volume: 161.4 cm³; (13)Surface Tension: 31.3 dyne/cm; (14)Density: 1.294 g/cm³; (15)Flash Point: 72.5 °C; (16)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 42.02 kJ/mol; (17)Boiling Point: 184 °C at 760 mmHg; (18)Vapour Pressure: 0.751 mmHg at 25°C.

Preparation of Ethyl 2-bromoisovalerate: this chemical can be prepared by 2-bromo-3-methyl-butyryl bromide and ethanol. The reaction time is 1 hour with reaction temperature of 60 °C. The yield is about 62%.

Uses of Ethyl 2-bromoisovalerate: it can be used to produce 2-(2-acetyl-phenoxy)-3-methyl-butyric acid ethyl ester with 1-(2-hydroxy-phenyl)-ethanone at temperature of 60 °C. This reaction will need reagent K₃PO₄ and solvent dimethylsulfoxide. The yield is about 59%.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1)Canonical SMILES: CCOC(=O)C(C(C)C)Br
(2)InChI: InChI=1S/C7H13BrO2/c1-4-10-7(9)6(8)5(2)3/h5-6H,4H2,1-3H3
(3)InChIKey: WNFUWONOILPKNX-UHFFFAOYSA-N