Bromoacetic acid
Also known as: Monobromoacetic acid, 2-Bromoacetic acid, Bromoethanoic acid, α-Bromoacetic acid, Acetic acid, 2-bromo-, Bromacetic acid, Bromaceticacid, Bromoaceticacid
Bromoacetic acid (CAS 79-08-3) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C2H3BrO2 and a molecular weight of 138.948 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 46-49 °C, a boiling point of 207.0±13.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 2.0±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 79.0±19.8 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H225 — Highly flammable liquid and vapour and H315 — Causes skin irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 79-08-3
- Jingsj CID
- J-4466-6
- Molecular Formula
- C2H3BrO2
- Molecular Weight
- 138.948 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 46-49 °C |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 207.0±13.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 2.0±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 79.0±19.8 °C |
| Exact Mass | 137.931641 |
| PSA | 37.30000 |
| LogP | 0.51 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.1±0.8 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.506 |
| Additional Property | miscible |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H225 — Highly flammable liquid and vapour
- H315 — Causes skin 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 Bromoacetic acid?
The CAS number of Bromoacetic acid is 79-08-3.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Bromoacetic acid?
Bromoacetic acid has molecular formula C2H3BrO2 and molecular weight 138.948 g/mol.
Is Bromoacetic acid hazardous?
Bromoacetic acid has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H225 — Highly flammable liquid and vapour; H315 — Causes skin irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Bromoacetic acid?
For Bromoacetic acid, Upstream Products: acetic acid, Bromoacetyl bromide, Trifluoroacetic anhydride; Downstream Products: isopropoxyacetic acid, 1,2-Bis(bromoacetoxy)ethane, 2-(Piperazin-1-yl)acetic acid.
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