5-Bromo-2-methylbenzeneacetic acid
[CAS# 854646-94-9]

Identification

• Name: 5-Bromo-2-methylbenzeneacetic acid
• Synonyms: 2-(5-Bromo-2-methylphenyl)acetic acid
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₉BrO₂
• Molecular Weight: 229.07
• CAS Registry Number: 854646-94-9
• EC Number: 894-056-0

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.71 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.533±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 116 ºC^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2019 ACD/Labs)

^** Harris, J. O.; Journal of the Chemical Society 1947, P690-2.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

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