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Product Name:
Bromoacetic acid
Formula:
C2H3BrO2
Synonyms:
α-Bromoacetic acid;2-Bromoethanoic acid;Bromoacetic acid;Monobromoacetic acid
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CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Physical Description | Bromoacetic acid appears as colorless crystals. Melting point 51 °C. Density 1.93 g / cm3. Corrosive to metals and tissue. Poisonous by ingestion. Used to cause drop of citrus fruit in harvesting. |
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| Color/Form | Hexagonal or rhomboidal hygroscopic crystals |
| Boiling Point | 208 °C |
| Melting Point | 50 °C |
| Flash Point | 113 °C (235 °F) - closed cup |
| Solubility | 1750000 mg/L (at 25 °C) |
| Density | Density: 1.9335 at 50 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.11 [mmHg] |
| LogP | 0.41 |
| Henry's Law Constant | Henry's Law constant = 6.52X10-9 atm-cu m/mole at 25 °C |
| Stability/Shelf Life | Stable under recommended storage conditions. |
| Decomposition | When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of /bromide/. |
| Corrosivity | Strong irritant to skin and tissues |
| Refractive Index | Index of refraction: 1.4804 at 50 °C/D |
| Dissociation Constants | 2.89 (at 20 °C) |
| Other Experimental Properties | Hygroscopic |
| Chemical Classes | Other Classes -> Organic Acids |
SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Danger |
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| Pictogram(s) |
 Corrosion Corrosives GHS05  Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06  Environment GHS09 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H314:Skin corrosion/irritation H317:Sensitisation, Skin H400:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P260:Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS
| Molecular Weight | 138.95 g/mol |
|---|---|
| XLogP3 | 0.4 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 2 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 1 |
| Exact Mass | 137.93164 g/mol |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 137.93164 g/mol |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 37.3 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 5 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 42.9 |
| 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
Bromoacetic acid appears as colorless crystals. Melting point 51 °C. Density 1.93 g / cm3. Corrosive to metals and tissue. Poisonous by ingestion. Used to cause drop of citrus fruit in harvesting.