Methyl bromoacetate, 98+%

Description

CAS: 96-32-2 | C3H5BrO2 | 152.975 g/mol

Methyl bromoacetate is used in the synthesis of coumarins and cis-cyclopropanes. It reacts with the conjugate base of (methylmethoxycarbene)pentacarbonylchromium(0) to prepare alkylated carbene complexes. Further, it is used to make vitamins and pharmaceuticals.

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Applications
Methyl bromoacetate is used in the synthesis of coumarins and cis-cyclopropanes. It reacts with the conjugate base of (methylmethoxycarbene)pentacarbonylchromium(0) to prepare alkylated carbene complexes. Further, it is used to make vitamins and pharmaceuticals.

Solubility
Miscible with methanol, ether and acetone. Slightly miscible with water

Notes
Incompatible with acids, bases, oxidizing agents and reducing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 96-32-2
• Molecular Formula: C3H5BrO2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 152.975
• MDL Number: MFCD00000189
• InChI Key: YDCHPLOFQATIDS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: methyl bromoacetate, bromoacetic acid methyl ester, methyl monobromoacetate, acetic acid, bromo-, methyl ester, methyl alpha-bromoacetate, methylbromoacetate, acetic acid, 2-bromo-, methyl ester, methylester kyseliny bromoctove, methyl .alpha.-bromoacetate, methylester kyseliny bromoctove czech
• PubChem CID: 60984
• IUPAC Name: methyl 2-bromoacetate
• SMILES: COC(=O)CBr

• Melting Point: -50°C
• Density: 1.655
• Boiling Point: 144°C to 145°C
• Flash Point: 62°C (143°F)
• Odor: Pungent
• Refractive Index: 1.4585
• Linear Formula: BrCH₂CO₂CH₃
• Quantity: 1000 g
• UN Number: UN2643
• Beilstein: 506256
• Solubility Information: Miscible with methanol,ether and acetone. Slightly miscible with water
• Formula Weight: 152.98
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Methyl bromoacetate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H227-H301-H314-H317-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H301-H311-H331-H314-H318-H227 Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Combustible liquid.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P235-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P272-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P333+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: METHYL BROMOACETATE
EINECSNumber	202-499-2
RTECSNumber	AF6300000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only