1400. Bromoacetic Acid

Nomenclature

CAS number: 79-08-3
C2H3BrO2; mol wt 138.95.
C 17.29%, H 2.18%, Br 57.51%, O 23.03%.
BrCH2COOH.

Description and references

Prepn by bromination of acetic acid: Perkin, Duppa, Ann. 108, 106 (1858); from chloroacetic acid and HBr: Lake, Asadorian; Asadorian, Burk, US 2553518; US 3130222 (1951, 1964, both to Dow); from glycolic acid and HBr: Johnston, US 2876255 (1959 to Ethyl Corp.).

Properties

Hygroscopic crystals, mp 50°. bp 208°. d 1.93. Very sol in water, alcohol. Corrosive. Protect from air and moisture.

Caution

Irritant and corrosive to skin, mucous membranes.