tert-Butyl bromoacetate is a colorless liquid with a special aroma. It has a lower boiling and melting point and is soluble in organic solvents such as ethers and alcohols. It is a substance with an anesthetic effect and should be used with care.

The main use of tert-butyl bromoacetate is as a brominating reagent in organic synthesis reactions. It can be used in acid-catalyzed esterification reactions, alcohol etherification reactions and other organic synthesis processes. In addition, it can be used as a solvent, antifungal agent and coating additive, etc.