5-Bromothiophene-3-carboxylic acid methyl ester
[CAS# 88770-19-8]

Identification

• Name: 5-Bromothiophene-3-carboxylic acid methyl ester
• Synonyms: Methyl 5-bromo-3-thiophenecarboxylate
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₅BrO₂S
• Molecular Weight: 221.07
• CAS Registry Number: 88770-19-8
• EC Number: 853-015-7

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.69 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.662±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 43-44 ºC^**
• Boiling point: 244.6±20.0 ºC (760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Flash point: 101.7±21.8 ºC, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2016 ACD/Labs)

^** Pomerantz, Martin; Journal of Organic Chemistry 2002, V67(20), P6931-6937.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

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