Application
2-Bromoethyl Benzoate (2BEB) is a quaternary ammonium salt that exhibits antiviral activity. This compound hydrolyzes the ester bond of 2-bromoethanol to form 2-bromoethyl benzoate and ethanol. The alkylation process occurs in the presence of an organometallic catalyst, such as copper or silver, with an alkylating agent such as methyl iodide.
