Ethyl 2-(bromomethyl)acrylate is an allylic alkylating reagent.An intermediate in the synthesis of aza inhibitors.It can be employed as an electrophile for various organometallic compounds. The organometallic derivatives of the compound can be used for the synthesis of α-methylene lactones and lactams. It can also be used for the polymerization of functionalized acrylic monomers. Ethyl 2-(bromomethyl)acrylate is an allylic alkylating reagent. An intermediate in the synthesis of aza inhibitors.It can be employed as an electrophile for various organometallic compounds. The organometallic derivatives of the compound can be used for the synthesis of α-methylene lactones and lactams. It can also be used for the polymerization of functionalized acrylic monomers.