Bromoacetic acid

Description

Bromoacetic acid · CAS 79-08-3 · C2H3BrO2. UNII 2B3HS32431. Boiling Point: 208; Boiling Point: 208 °C; Boiling Point: 208 °C @760 [mm Hg].

Identification

CAS Registry Number	79-08-3
PubChem CID	6227
Molecular formula	C2H3BrO2
IUPAC name	2-bromoacetic acid
UNII (FDA)	2B3HS32431

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	138.95
XLogP3	0.4
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	2
Rotatable Bond Count	1
Exact Mass	137.93164
Monoisotopic Mass	137.93164
Topological Polar Surface Area	37.3
Heavy Atom Count	5
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	208
Boiling Point	208 °C
Boiling Point	208 °C @760 [mm Hg]
Melting Point	50
Melting Point	50 °C
Flash Point	113 °C (235 °F) - closed cup
Solubility	1750000
Solubility	In water, 6.36X10+5 mg/L at 25 °C
Density	Density: 1.9335 at 50 °C
Vapor Pressure	0.11 [mmHg]

Physical description & handling notes

• Bromoacetic acid appears as colorless crystals. Melting point 51 °C. Density 1.93 g / cm3. Corrosive to metals and tissue. Poisonous by ingestion. Used to cause drop of citrus fruit in harvesting.
• Aqueous solution.
• Hygroscopic solid; [Merck Index] Colorless deliquescent solid; [CAMEO] Colorless hygroscopic crystals; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
• Hexagonal or rhomboidal hygroscopic crystals
• Colorless, deliquescent crystals
• Miscible with water

GHS Hazard Classification

Reported hazard statements	H301, H311, H314, H317, H331, H400, H318, H371

Documented Uses

• Used to induce fruit for citrus fruit harvesting; [CAMEO] Used in organic syntheses; [HSDB] Used to make fine chemicals and as a biocide (cleaning products, disinfectants, and pest control products); [ECHA REACH Registrations]
• Using Disinfectants or Biocides [Category: Clean]
• Organic synthesis, abscission of citrus fruit in harvesting.
• Esters of bromoacetic acid are the reagents of choice in the Reformatsky reaction, which is used to prepare beta-hydroxy acids or alpha,beta-unsaturated acids.
• ... Used in many chemical processes as starting materials or as reaction intermediates.
• Bromoacetici acid is an industrial and laboratory chemical. It is produced as a drinking water disinfection by-product and small amounts may be found in treated drinking water.

Synonyms

BROMOACETIC ACID; 2-Bromoacetic acid; 79-08-3; Acetic acid, bromo-; Monobromoacetic acid; Bromoethanoic acid; To NTU; Bromoacetate ion; Acide bromacetique; 2-Bromoacetyl Group; 2-bromoethanoic acid; Monobromessigsaeure; Kyselina bromoctova; alpha-Bromoacetic acid; Bromo-acetic acid; Bromoacetic acid, solid

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Bromoacetic acid?

CAS 79-08-3; molecular formula C2H3BrO2; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Bromoacetic acid known by?

BROMOACETIC ACID, 2-Bromoacetic acid, 79-08-3, Acetic acid, bromo-, Monobromoacetic acid, Bromoethanoic acid.

Is Bromoacetic acid classified as hazardous?

Hazard statements reported: H301, H311, H314, H317, H331.

What are the key physical properties of Bromoacetic acid?

Boiling Point: 208; Boiling Point: 208 °C; Boiling Point: 208 °C @760 [mm Hg]; Melting Point: 50.

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