Bromoacetic acid
[CAS# 79-08-3]

Identification

• Classification: Organic raw materials >> Carboxylic compounds and derivatives >> Salt of carboxylic acid ester and its derivatives
• Name: Bromoacetic acid
• Synonyms: 2-Bromo acetic acid; alpha-Bromoacetic acid; Monobromoacetic acid
• Molecular Formula: C₂H₃BrO₂
• Molecular Weight: 138.95
• CAS Registry Number: 79-08-3
• EC Number: 201-175-8

Properties

• Density: 1.934
• Melting point: 47-49 ºC
• Boiling point: 206-208 ºC
• Water solubility: miscible

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: GHS06;GHS05;GHS09 Danger
• Hazard Statements: H331-H311-H301-H314-H317-H400
• Safety Description: S26;S36/37/39;S45;S61

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H301
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1A	H314
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H331
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	1	H400
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1	H317
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H311

• Transport Information: UN 1938;UN 3425