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Acetyl bromide

Also known as: Ethanoyl bromide, Acetic acid bromide, Acetyl bromide (controlled chemical), CH3COBr, Acetylbrimide, Acetylbromide

Acetyl bromide (CAS 506-96-7) is a compound in the Organohalogen Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C2H3BrO and a molecular weight of 122.949 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of -96 °C, a boiling point of 75.8±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.7±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 49.6±5.0 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
506-96-7
Jingsj CID
J-1317851-6
Molecular Formula
C2H3BrO
Molecular Weight
122.949 g/mol
Category
Organohalogen Compounds
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point-96 °C
Boiling Point75.8±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density1.7±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point49.6±5.0 °C
Exact Mass121.936722
PSA17.07000
LogP0.62
Additional Property4.3 (vs air)
Vapor Pressure103.4±0.1 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index1.444
Additional PropertyREACTS

GHS Safety & Compliance

CorrosionSignal word: Danger
  • H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code2915900090
Summary2915900090 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 Acetyl bromide?

The CAS number of Acetyl bromide is 506-96-7.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Acetyl bromide?

Acetyl bromide has molecular formula C2H3BrO and molecular weight 122.949 g/mol.

Is Acetyl bromide hazardous?

Acetyl bromide has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Acetyl bromide?

For Acetyl bromide, Upstream Products: acetic acid, Acetyl chloride, Isopropenyl acetate; Downstream Products: 9-Bromo-9-phenylfluorene, 4-Bromobutyl acetate, 3'-Chloro-4'-methoxyacetophenone.

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How to cite: Jingsj. "Acetyl bromide (CAS 506-96-7)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-1317851-6 (accessed 2026-11-07).

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