CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Physical Description | 2,2-bis(bromomethyl)-1,3-propanediol is an off-white powder. (NTP, 1992) |
|---|---|
| Color/Form | Needles from benzene |
| Boiling Point | 455 °F at 760 mmHg (decomposes) (NTP, 1992) |
| Melting Point | 228 to 230 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 66 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 2.2 (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.000013 [mmHg] |
| Decomposition | When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of /Bromine/. |
| Kovats Retention Index | 1547.6 1563.9 |
| Other Experimental Properties | 61% bromine content; mp =109 °C /Commercial product/ |
| Chemical Classes | Other Classes -> Halogenated Alcohols |
SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Warning |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07  Health Hazard GHS08 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation H351:Carcinogenicity |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P202:Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P308+P313:IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. |
COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS
| Molecular Weight | 261.94 g/mol |
|---|---|
| XLogP3 | 0.5 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 2 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 4 |
| Exact Mass | 261.90271 g/mol |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 259.90475 g/mol |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 40.5 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 9 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 67.4 |
| Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 1 |
| Compound Is Canonicalized | Yes |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
description
2,2-bis(bromomethyl)-1,3-propanediol is an off-white powder. (NTP, 1992)