Substance profile
Bromoacetic Acid
Bromoacetic Acid is hexagonal or rhomboidal hygroscopic crystals.
01 · Identification
What Bromoacetic Acid is
Bromoacetic Acid is hexagonal or rhomboidal hygroscopic crystals. Its molecular formula is C2H3BrO2 and its molecular weight is 138.95 g/mol. It boils at 208 °C, melts at 50 °C.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Danger. It is classed as corrosives.
02 · GHS classification
Hazards and label elements
Harmonised classification under CLP Annex VI. This is the legally binding classification in the EU; other jurisdictions may differ.
| Code | Hazard statement |
|---|---|
| H331 | Toxic if inhaled. |
| H311 | Toxic in contact with skin. |
| H301 | Toxic if swallowed. |
| H314 | Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. |
| H317 | May cause an allergic skin reaction. |
| H400 | Very toxic to aquatic life. |
Precautionary statements: P260, P261, P270, P271, P272, P273, P280, P301, P302, P304, P310, P313, P330, P331, P333, P352, P391, P501
03 · Physical and chemical properties
Bromoacetic Acid properties
Every value is shown with the conditions it was measured under and the source it came from. Where sources disagree, all values are listed rather than one being picked — the difference is usually a different form of the substance, not an error.
| Property | Value | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling point | 208 °C (406.4 °F) | HSDB | |
| 208 °C (406.4 °F) | at 760 mmHg | DOE PAC | |
| Melting point | 50 °C (122 °F) | HSDB | |
| Density | 1.9335 g/cm³ | at 50 °C | HSDB |
| Solubility | Miscible with water | HSDB | |
| Miscible with ethanol, ether; soluble in acetone, benzene; slightly soluble in chloroform | HSDB | ||
| In water, 6.36X10+5 mg/L at 25 °C | at 25 °C | HSDB | |
| Vapor pressure | 0.119 mmHg | at 25 °C | HSDB |
| 0.11 mmHg | Haz-Map | ||
| Flash point | 113 °C (235.4 °F) | HSDB | |
| Corrosivity | Strong irritant to skin and tissues | HSDB |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
04 · Handling and storage
Storing and handling Bromoacetic Acid
Storage conditions
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Hygroscopic. Air sensitive. Light sensitive. Handle and store under inert gas.
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
Incompatible materials
Incompatible materials: Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases.
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
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