A1250312
Bromoacetic acid , AR,98%(GC) , 79-08-3
Synonym(s):
α-Bromoacetic acid;2-Bromoethanoic acid;Bromoacetic acid;Monobromoacetic acid
CAS NO.:79-08-3
Empirical Formula: C2H3BrO2
Molecular Weight: 138.95
MDL number: MFCD00002678
EINECS: 201-175-8
Update time: 2022-07-08
PRODUCT Properties
| Melting point: | 46-49 °C |
| Boiling point: | 208 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 1 |
| vapor pressure | 1 mm Hg @ 550C |
| refractive index | 1.4804 (estimate) |
| Flash point: | >110°C |
| storage temp. | Store below +30°C. |
| solubility | chloroform: soluble10%, clear, colorless |
| form | Crystalline Mass or Crystalline Powder, Flakes, Crystals and/or Chunks |
| pka | 2.69(at 25℃) |
| color | White to yellow |
| Water Solubility | miscible |
| Sensitive | Light Sensitive & Hygroscopic |
| Merck | 14,1400 |
| BRN | 506167 |
| LogP | -2.3 at 22℃ |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 79-08-3(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Acetic acid, bromo-(79-08-3) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Bromoacetic acid (79-08-3) |
Description and Uses
Bromoacetic acid is used in organic synthesis and as an alkylating agent. It is also used as a biochemical for proteomics research. It is an important raw material and intermediate used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, dyes and agrochemicals.
Safety
| Symbol(GHS) | ![]() ![]() ![]() GHS05,GHS06,GHS09 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H301+H311+H331-H314-H317-H400 |
| Precautionary statements | P260-P273-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340+P310-P305+P351+P338 |
| Hazard Codes | T,C,N,Xi,F |
| Risk Statements | 23/24/25-35-50-40-36/37/38-43-38 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36/37/39-45-61-36-16 |
| RIDADR | UN 3425 8/PG 2 |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| RTECS | AF5950000 |
| F | 3-19-23 |
| Hazard Note | Toxic/Corrosive |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HazardClass | 8 |
| PackingGroup | II |
| HS Code | 29159000 |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 79-08-3(Hazardous Substances Data) |
| Limited Quantities | 1.0 L (0.3 gallons) (liquid) or 1 Kg (2.2 lbs) (solid) |
| Excepted Quantities | Max Inner Pack (30g or 30ml) and Max Outer Pack (500g or 500ml) |









