Ethyl 4-bromocrotonate

Ethyl 4-bromocrotonate ((E) -Ethyl 4-bromobut-2-enoate) is an antimicrobial compound belonging to the ester group. As an important pharmaceutical intermediate, it has been used as a substrate for enzyme-catalyzed reactions, and as a tool for studying enzyme kinetics. It has also been found to have anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.