Benzyl bromoacetate
Also known as: Benzyl 2-bromoacetate, Bromoacetic acid benzyl ester, Phenylmethyl bromoacetate, Benzyl bromoethanoate, Acetic acid, 2-bromo-, phenylmethyl ester, 2-Bromoacetic acid phenylmethyl ester
Benzyl bromoacetate (CAS 5437-45-6) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C9H9BrO2 and a molecular weight of 229.071 g/mol. Key properties include a boiling point of 287.8±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.5±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 116.5±20.4 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation, H319 — Causes serious eye irritation and H335 — May cause respiratory irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 5437-45-6
- Jingsj CID
- J-20223-3
- Molecular Formula
- C9H9BrO2
- Molecular Weight
- 229.071 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Boiling Point | 287.8±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
|---|---|
| Density | 1.5±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 116.5±20.4 °C |
| Exact Mass | 227.978592 |
| PSA | 26.30000 |
| LogP | 2.66 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±0.6 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.556 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
- 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 Benzyl bromoacetate?
The CAS number of Benzyl bromoacetate is 5437-45-6.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Benzyl bromoacetate?
Benzyl bromoacetate has molecular formula C9H9BrO2 and molecular weight 229.071 g/mol.
Is Benzyl bromoacetate hazardous?
Benzyl bromoacetate has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation; H335 — May cause respiratory irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Benzyl bromoacetate?
For Benzyl bromoacetate, Upstream Products: Bromoacetic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Bromoacetyl bromide; Downstream Products: Benzyl acetoacetate, Benzyl Dimethylphosphonoacetate, Dimethyl methylphosphonate.
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