Colorless to light yellow liqui
It is employed in biological research purpose. Benzyl bromoacetate was used in the alkylation of (-)-2,3-O-isopropylidene-D-threitol that afforded lipopeptide, 2-[(4R,5R)-5-({[(9H-fluoren-9-yl)methoxy]carbonylaminomethyl}-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl)methoxy]acetic acid.
Dilute the ester with Et2O, wash it with 10% aqueous NaHCO3, H2O, dry (MgSO4) and fractionate it using a Fenske (glass helices packing) column. [Bergmann & Szinai J Chem Soc 1521 1956, Beilstein 6 IV 2265.] LACHRYMATORY.
