Bromoacetic acid

溴乙酸

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. It is also known as Monobromoacetic acid, 2-Bromoacetic acid and Bromoethanoic acid. 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. GHS signal word: Danger. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
79-08-3
Jingsj CID
J-4466-0
Molecular Formula
C2H3BrO2
Chinese Name
溴乙酸
Molecular Weight
138.948 g/mol
Category
Organic Acids
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point46-49 °C
Boiling Point207.0±13.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density2.0±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point79.0±19.8 °C

GHS Safety & Compliance

Flammable / IrritantSignal word: Danger

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.

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