Ethyl 2-bromoisobutyrate is used as an Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization (ATRP) initiator that will generate a polymer with an ethyl end group.
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ApplicationsEthyl 2-bromoisobutyrate is used as an Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization (ATRP) initiator that will generate a polymer with an ethyl end group.
SolubilitySoluble in alcohol, ether. Insoluble in water.
NotesStore in cool, dry conditions in a sealed container. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, acids, bases, reducing agents.