Ethyl 6-Bromo-2,2-Dimethylhexanoate (78712-62-6) (C10H19BrO2)

Ethyl 6-Bromo-2,2-Dimethylhexanoate is a halogenated ester with the molecular formula C10H19BrO2, containing a bromine atom at the sixth carbon of a branched hexanoate chain with two methyl groups at the second carbon. It appears as a colorless liquid and is soluble in organic solvents. The compound is reactive due to its bromine and ester functional groups.
It is widely used as a chemical intermediate in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical synthesis. The bromine atom enables substitution and coupling reactions, while the ester group allows further functionalization. Ethyl 6-Bromo-2,2-Dimethylhexanoate is also employed in research laboratories for preparing fine chemicals, active pharmaceutical intermediates, and complex organic molecules, serving as a versatile building block in chemical synthesis.