Bromoacetic Acid is a relatively strong alkylating agent as well as a versatile building block used very commonly in organic synthesis. Bromoacetic acid has been shown to reversibly inhibit human erythrocyte carbonic anhydrase B.
CAS No.
79-08-3
Formula
C2H3BrO2
Molecular Mass
138.94800
Exact Mass
137.93200
PSA
37.30000
Logp
0.46590
IUPAC
2-bromoacetic acid
Attribute classification
Matter Classification
organic
Category
Chemical and Physical Properties
Melting Point
46-49 °C
Density
1
Boiling Point
208 °C(lit.)
Flash Point
>110°C
Appearance
White to yellow. Crystalline Mass or Crystalline Powder, Flakes, Crystals and/or Chunks