Bromomethyl acetate

醋酸溴甲酯

Also known as: Acetic acid bromomethyl ester, Bromomethanol acetate, Acetoxymethyl bromide, 1-Bromomethanol 1-acetate, Methanol, 1-bromo-, acetate, Methanol, bromo-, acetate, Bromo methyl acetate, Bromomethyl acetate (97%), MFCD00000170, EINECS 209-696-2

Bromomethyl acetate (CAS 590-97-6) 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. It is also known as Acetic acid bromomethyl ester, Bromomethanol acetate and Acetoxymethyl bromide. Key properties include a boiling point of 132.7±23.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.6±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 57.2±0.0 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H226 — Flammable liquid and vapour, H315 — Causes skin irritation and H319 — Causes serious eye irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
590-97-6
Jingsj CID
J-23471-7
Molecular Formula
C3H5BrO2
Chinese Name
醋酸溴甲酯
Molecular Weight
152.975 g/mol
Category
Organic Acids
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Boiling Point132.7±23.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density1.6±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point57.2±0.0 °C
Exact Mass151.947281
PSA26.30000
LogP0.87
Vapor Pressure8.8±0.2 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index1.450
Storage ConditionsHygroscopic, -20?C Freezer, Under Inert Atmosphere

GHS Safety & Compliance

Flammable / IrritantSignal word: Warning
  • H226 — Flammable liquid and vapour
  • H315 — Causes skin irritation
  • H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
  • H335 — May cause respiratory irritation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Bromomethyl acetate?

The CAS number of Bromomethyl acetate is 590-97-6.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Bromomethyl acetate?

Bromomethyl acetate has molecular formula C3H5BrO2 and molecular weight 152.975 g/mol.

Is Bromomethyl acetate hazardous?

Bromomethyl acetate has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H226 — Flammable liquid and vapour; H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation.

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