Acetyl bromide, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Acetyl Bromide is used as an acetylating agent in the synthesis of fine chemicals, agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals. It is also used as an intermediate for dyes. Further, it reacts with alcohols and amines to produce acetate esters and acetamides. In addition to this, it is involved in the synthetic process of the anti-HIV agent.

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Applications
Acetyl Bromide is used as an acetylating agent in the synthesis of fine chemicals, agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals. It is also used as an intermediate for dyes. Further, it reacts with alcohols and amines to produce acetate esters and acetamides. In addition to this, it is involved in the synthetic process of the anti-HIV agent.

Solubility
Miscible with ether, chloroform, benzene and acetone.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases and alcohols

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 506-96-7
• Molecular Formula: C2H3BrO
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 122.949
• MDL Number: MFCD00000114
• InChI Key: FXXACINHVKSMDR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: ethanoyl bromide, acetylbromide, acetic acid, bromide, ch3cobr, unii-o18v5xyo0g, hsdb 663, o18v5xyo0g, bromideacetyl, acbr, acetyl bromide
• PubChem CID: 10482
• IUPAC Name: acetyl bromide
• SMILES: CC(=O)Br

• Melting Point: -96°C
• Density: 1.66
• Boiling Point: 75°C to 77°C
• Flash Point: >75°C (167°F)
• Odor: Acrid
• Assay Percent Range: ≥98%
• Refractive Index: 1.45
• Linear Formula: CH₃COBr
• Quantity: 500 g
• UN Number: UN1716
• Beilstein: 1697546
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,82
• Solubility Information: Miscible with ether,chloroform,benzene and acetone.
• Formula Weight: 122.95
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Acetyl bromide

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H227-H314
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H314-H318-H227 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Combustible liquid.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P260-P264b-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: ACETYL BROMIDE
EINECSNumber	208-061-7
RTECSNumber	AO5955000
TSCA	Yes
storageNote1	Moisture Sensitive
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only