Acetyl bromide, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Acetyl Bromide is used as an acetylating agent in the synthesis of fine chemicals, agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals. It is also used as an intermediate for dyes. Further, it reacts with alcohols and amines to produce acetate esters and acetamides. In addition to this, it is involved in the synthetic process of the anti-HIV agent.

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
Acetyl Bromide is used as an acetylating agent in the synthesis of fine chemicals, agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals. It is also used as an intermediate for dyes. Further, it reacts with alcohols and amines to produce acetate esters and acetamides. In addition to this, it is involved in the synthetic process of the anti-HIV agent.

Solubility
Miscible with ether, chloroform, benzene and acetone.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases and alcohols

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 506-96-7
• Molecular Formula: C2H3BrO
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 122.949
• MDL Number: MFCD00000114
• InChI Key: FXXACINHVKSMDR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: ethanoyl bromide, acetylbromide, acetic acid, bromide, ch3cobr, unii-o18v5xyo0g, hsdb 663, o18v5xyo0g, bromideacetyl, acbr, acetyl bromide
• PubChem CID: 10482
• IUPAC Name: acetyl bromide
• SMILES: CC(=O)Br

• Melting Point: °C to 96°C
• Density: 1.660
• Boiling Point: 75°C to 77°C
• Flash Point: >75°C (167°F)
• Assay Percent Range: ≥98%
• Linear Formula: CH₃COBr
• Refractive Index: 1.45
• Quantity: 100 g
• UN Number: UN1716
• Beilstein: 1697546
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,82
• Solubility Information: Miscible with ether,chloroform,benzene and acetone.
• Formula Weight: 122.95
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Acetyl Bromide

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Acetyl bromide

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B

Hazard Statement

• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• EUH014-Reacts violently with water.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Acetyl bromide

RUO – Research Use Only