Bromoacetic acid, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

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.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
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.

Solubility
Soluble in water, alcohol

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. It is hygroscopic in nature and sensitive to light and air. Handle and store under inert gas. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 79-08-3
• Molecular Formula: C2H3BrO2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 138.948
• MDL Number: MFCD00002678
• InChI Key: KDPAWGWELVVRCH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: bromoacetic acid, monobromoacetic acid, bromoethanoic acid, acetic acid, bromo, to ntu, bromoacetate ion, acide bromacetique, 2-bromoacetyl group, 2-bromoethanoic acid, acetic acid, 2-bromo
• PubChem CID: 6227
• IUPAC Name: 2-bromoacetic acid
• SMILES: C(C(=O)O)Br

• Melting Point: 44°C to 49°C
• Density: 1.93
• Boiling Point: 207°C to 209°C
• Flash Point: >110°C (230°F)
• Odor: Pungent
• Linear Formula: BrCH₂CO₂H
• Quantity: 250 g
• UN Number: UN3425
• Beilstein: 506167
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic; Light sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,1400
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water, alcohol
• Formula Weight: 138.95
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Bromoacetic acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H301+H311+H331-H314-H317-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H301-H311-H331-H314-H317 Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Precautionary Statement	P260-P264b-P270-P272-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P333+P313-P363-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: BROMOACETIC ACID, SOLID
EINECSNumber	201-175-8
RTECSNumber	AF5950000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only