4-Bromo-2-fluorobenzoic acid methyl ester
[CAS# 179232-29-2]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Aromatic hydrocarbon reagent
• Name: 4-Bromo-2-fluorobenzoic acid methyl ester
• Synonyms: Methyl 4-Bromo-2-fluorobenzoate
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₆BrFO₂
• Molecular Weight: 233.03
• CAS Registry Number: 179232-29-2
• EC Number: 692-348-0

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.35 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.577±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 58-60 ºC^**
• Boiling point: 272.7±25.0 ºC (760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Flash point: 118.7±23.2 ºC, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2013 ACD/Labs)

^** Barnes, David M.; Organic Process Research & Development 2009, V13(2), P225-229.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H312
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H332
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure	STOT RE	2	H373
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319