2-(Bromomethyl)acrylic acid
Also known as: 2-(bromomethyl)prop-2-enoic acid, 2-(bromomethyl)propenoic acid, 2-Propenoic acid, 2-(bromomethyl)-, 2-bromomethylacrilic acid, α-(Bromomethyl)acrylic acid, ALPHA-BROMO METHYL ACRYLIC ACID
2-(Bromomethyl)acrylic acid (CAS 72707-66-5) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C4H5BrO2 and a molecular weight of 164.985 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 70-73 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 268.8±23.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.7±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 116.4±22.6 °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.
- 72707-66-5
- Jingsj CID
- J-33022-3
- Molecular Formula
- C4H5BrO2
- Molecular Weight
- 164.985 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 70-73 °C(lit.) |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 268.8±23.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.7±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 116.4±22.6 °C |
| Exact Mass | 163.947281 |
| PSA | 37.30000 |
| LogP | 1.37 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±1.2 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.517 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2916190090 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2916190090 unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives。supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward)。VAT:17.0%。tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:6.5%。general tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of 2-(Bromomethyl)acrylic acid?
The CAS number of 2-(Bromomethyl)acrylic acid is 72707-66-5.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-(Bromomethyl)acrylic acid?
2-(Bromomethyl)acrylic acid has molecular formula C4H5BrO2 and molecular weight 164.985 g/mol.
Is 2-(Bromomethyl)acrylic acid hazardous?
2-(Bromomethyl)acrylic acid has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
What are the upstream and downstream products of 2-(Bromomethyl)acrylic acid?
For 2-(Bromomethyl)acrylic acid, Upstream Products: Diethyl bis(hydroxymethyl)malonate, Methacrylic acid, Ethyl 2-(hydroxymethyl)acrylate; Downstream Products: Ethyl 2-(chloromethyl)prop-2-enoate, Ethyl 2-(bromomethyl)acrylate, alpha-Methylene-gamma-butyrolactone.
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