Methyl bromoacetate
Also known as: Methyl 2-bromoacetate, Bromoacetic acid methyl ester, Methyl α-bromoacetate, Acetic acid, 2-bromo-, methyl ester, Methyl monobromoacetate, Bromo-acetic acid methyl ester, MFCD00000189
Methyl bromoacetate (CAS 96-32-2) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C3H5BrO2 and a molecular weight of 152.975 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of -50°C, a boiling point of 154.0±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.6±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 62.8±0.0 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H301 — Toxic if swallowed, H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage and H335 — May cause respiratory irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 96-32-2
- Jingsj CID
- J-1137011-9
- Molecular Formula
- C3H5BrO2
- Molecular Weight
- 152.975 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | -50°C |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 154.0±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.6±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 62.8±0.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 151.947281 |
| PSA | 26.30000 |
| LogP | 0.84 |
| Vapor Pressure | 3.2±0.2 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.450 |
| Additional Property | <-50℃ |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H301 — Toxic if swallowed
- H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2915900090 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2915900090 other saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward) MFN tariff:5.5% General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Methyl bromoacetate?
The CAS number of Methyl bromoacetate is 96-32-2.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methyl bromoacetate?
Methyl bromoacetate has molecular formula C3H5BrO2 and molecular weight 152.975 g/mol.
Is Methyl bromoacetate hazardous?
Methyl bromoacetate has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H301 — Toxic if swallowed; H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage; H335 — May cause respiratory irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Methyl bromoacetate?
For Methyl bromoacetate, Upstream Products: Methanol, Bromoacetyl bromide, Bromoacetic acid; Downstream Products: 2-(Bromoacetyl)-1,3-benzothiazole, Methyl (E)-3-methoxyacrylate, Methyl 4-methoxyacetoacetate.
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