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2-Bromopropionic acid, 98%
Description
It is employed as pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediate. It is used as an alkylation agent for mercaptans and other sulfur containing compounds.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
It is employed as pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediate. It is used as an alkylation agent for mercaptans and other sulfur containing compounds.
Solubility
Soluble in water.
Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents and strong bases. Keep the container tightly closed in a cool, dry place.

Specifications
Specifications
CAS | 598-72-1 |
Melting Point | 25°C |
Density | 1.7 |
Boiling Point | 202°C to 203°C |
Flash Point | 100°C (212°F) |
Molecular Formula | C3H5BrO2 |
Refractive Index | 1.476 |
Quantity | 250 g |
MDL Number | MFCD00004211,MFCD00145205 |
UN Number | UN3261 |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H302-H314-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H301-H314-H318 Toxic if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. |
Precautionary Statement | P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. |
EINECSNumber | 209-947-6 |
RTECSNumber | UA2451715 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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