Bromoacetic acid

Bromoacetic acid is the chemical compound with the formula BrCH2CO2H.

This colorless solid is a relatively strong alkylating agent.

Bromoacetic acid and its esters are widely used building blocks in organic synthesis, for example, in pharmaceutical chemistry.

The compound is prepared by bromination of acetic acid, such as by a Hell–Volhard–Zelinsky reaction[3] or using other reagents.

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Skeletal formula of bromoacetic acid
Skeletal formula of bromoacetic acid
Ball-and-stick model
Ball-and-stick model
NFPA 704 four-colored diamond Health 3: Short exposure could cause serious temporary or residual injury. E.g. chlorine gas Flammability 1: Must be pre-heated before ignition can occur. Flash point over 93 °C (200 °F). E.g. canola oil Instability 0: Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water. E.g. liquid nitrogen Special hazards (white): no code