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8.02260

Sigma-Aldrich

Bromoacetic acid

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Synonym(s):

Bromoacetic acid

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C2H3BrO2
CAS Number:
79-08-3
Molecular Weight:
138.95
MDL number:
MFCD00002678
UNSPSC Code:
12352106
EC Index Number:
201-175-8
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor pressure

0.158 hPa ( 25 °C)

Quality Level

200

Assay

≥98.0% (GC)

form

crystals

potency

50 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)

bp

208 °C/1013 hPa

mp

46-49 °C

transition temp

flash point >112 °C

density

1.93 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C2H3BrO2/c3-1-2(4)5/h1H2,(H,4,5)

InChI key

KDPAWGWELVVRCH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application


  • Bromoacetic acid induces neurogenic injury in the chicken brain: This research investigates the neurotoxic effects of Bromoacetic acid, demonstrating its impact on oxidative stress and inflammatory pathways in avian species (Liu et al., 2022).

  • Delayed local chemical burns following dermal exposure to bromoacetic acid: A case study documenting the severe dermatological effects following exposure to bromoacetic acid, providing crucial insights into its hazardous nature (Yeung et al., 2024).

  • Toxicity Effect of Bromoacetic Acid on MCF7 Breast Cancer Cell Line: This study explores the cytotoxic effects of Bromoacetic Acid on cancer cells, with an emphasis on the mechanisms of apoptosis induced by this compound (Bahman et al., 2020).


Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 98.0 % (a/a)
Identity (IR): passes test
Due to its specific melting range the product may be solid, liquid, a solidified melt or a supercooled melt.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 2 Oral - Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Aquatic Acute 1 - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1A - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

6.1A - Combustible, acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

235.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

113 °C - closed cup

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