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2-Bromopropionic acid, 98%
Description
It is employed as pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediate. It is used as an alkylation agent for mercaptans and other sulfur containing compounds.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
It is employed as pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediate. It is used as an alkylation agent for mercaptans and other sulfur containing compounds.
Solubility
Soluble in water.
Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents and strong bases. Keep the container tightly closed in a cool, dry place.
Specifications
Specifications
| CAS | 598-72-1 |
| Melting Point | 25°C |
| Density | 1.7 |
| Boiling Point | 202°C to 203°C |
| Flash Point | 100°C (212°F) |
| Molecular Formula | C3H5BrO2 |
| Refractive Index | 1.476 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00004211,MFCD00145205 |
| Quantity | 250 g |
| UN Number | UN3261 |
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Safety and Handling
- 2-Bromopropionic acid
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Substances and mixtures corrosive to metals Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
- H290-May be corrosive to metals.
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 2-Bromopropionic acid
RUO – Research Use Only
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