4-Bromobutyric acid, 97%

Description

CAS: 2623-87-2 | C4H7BrO2 | 167.00 g/mol

4-Bromobutyric acid is used as a bifunctional cross-linker and as a pharmaceutical intermediate.

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.

Applications
4-Bromobutyric acid is used as a bifunctional cross-linker and as a pharmaceutical intermediate.

Solubility
Soluble in water and dilute alkali.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store at room temperature. It is sensitive to light. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 2623-87-2
• Molecular Formula: C4H7BrO2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 167.00
• MDL Number: MFCD00002817
• InChI Key: GRHQDJDRGZFIPO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 4-bromobutyric acid, butanoic acid, 4-bromo, 4-bromo-n-butyric acid, butyric acid, 4-bromo, gamma-bromobutyric acid, rarechem al bo 0176, 4-bromobutyricacid, carboxypropyl bromide, 4-bromo-butyric acid, pubchem3754
• PubChem CID: 75809
• IUPAC Name: 4-bromobutanoic acid
• SMILES: OC(=O)CCCBr

• Melting Point: 31°C to 33°C
• Boiling Point: 129°C to 131°C (11 mmHg)
• Flash Point: 115°C (239°F)
• Odor: Stench
• Quantity: 10 g
• UN Number: UN3261
• Beilstein: 1743056
• Sensitivity: Light sensitive
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water and dilute alkali.
• Formula Weight: 167.01
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: 4-Bromobutyric acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H314
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H314-H318 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage.
Precautionary Statement	P260-P264b-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	220-083-9
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only