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CAS 2052-01-9 — 2-Bromoisobutyric acid

2-Bromoisobutyric acid is a brominated carboxylic acid widely used as a radical initiator in polymerization processes, such as in the synthesis of block copolymers, surface coatings, and controlled radical polymerization techniques like ATRP (Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization). It is also employed in organic synthesis to introduce bromine-containing functional groups. This chemical has a CAS number of 2052-01-9 and carries no signal word under GHS classification. It appears as a white to off-white crystalline solid with a melting point around 50–52°C. Molekula supplies 2-Bromoisobutyric acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.