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Bromomethyl acetate, 95%
Description
Bromomethyl acetate is involved in the preparation of optically active cyclohexene antisepsis agents. It acts as reagent in samarium diiodide-mediated conversion of ketones and aldehydes to 1,2-diacetates.
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Bromomethyl acetate is involved in the preparation of optically active cyclohexene antisepsis agents. It acts as reagent in samarium diiodide-mediated conversion of ketones and aldehydes to 1,2-diacetates.
Solubility
Miscible with chloroform.
Notes
Store in cool place. Moisture sensitive and hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specifications
Specifications
Density | 1.56 |
Boiling Point | 130°C to 133°C |
Flash Point | 57°C (135°F) |
Linear Formula | CH3CO2CH2Br |
Quantity | 10 g |
UN Number | UN3272 |
Sensitivity | Moisture sensitive |
Solubility Information | Miscible with chloroform. |
Formula Weight | 152.98 |
Percent Purity | 95% |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H226-H315-H319-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H226-H315-H319-H335 Flammable liquid and vapor. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: ESTERS, N.O.S. |
EINECSNumber | 209-696-2 |
RTECSNumber | AF6300200 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Keep cold; Store under Nitrogen |
RUO – Research Use Only
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