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Product Name:
Acetyl bromide
Formula:
C2H3BrO
Synonyms:
Acetic acid bromide, Acetoxy bromide;Acetyl bromide
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CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Physical Description | Acetyl bromide appears as a colorless fuming liquid with a pungent odor. Vapors irritate eyes and mucous membranes. Corrosive to metals and tissue. Density 13.9 lb / gal. |
|---|---|
| Color/Form | Fuming liquid |
| Odor | Sharp unpleasant odor |
| Boiling Point | 169 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999) |
| Melting Point | -141.7 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Flash Point | 110 °C (230 °F) - closed cup |
| Solubility | Violently decomposed by water or alcohol |
| Density | 1.66 at 60.8 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Vapor Density | Relative vapor density (air = 1): 4.2 |
| Vapor Pressure | 122.0 [mmHg] |
| Stability/Shelf Life | Stable under recommended storage conditions. |
| Decomposition | Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions - Carbon oxides, hydrogen bromide gas. |
| Corrosivity | Corrosive |
| Heat of Vaporization | 106 btu/Lb = 59 cal/g = 2.5X10X5 J/kg |
| Odor Threshold | Odor detection in air is 5.00 x 10(-4) mg/L (gas) (chemically pure) |
| Refractive Index | Index of refraction: 1.4486 at 20 °C/D |
| Other Experimental Properties | BP: 81 °C; MP: -96 °C |
| Chemical Classes | Toxic Gases & Vapors -> Acid Halides |
SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Danger |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H290:Corrosive to Metals H314:Skin corrosion/irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P234:Keep only in original container. 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): Remove/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. Continuerinsing. |
COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS
| Molecular Weight | 122.95 g/mol |
|---|---|
| XLogP3 | 0.8 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 1 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 121.93673 g/mol |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 121.93673 g/mol |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 17.1 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 4 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 33 |
| Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 1 |
| Compound Is Canonicalized | Yes |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
description
Acetyl bromide appears as a colorless fuming liquid with a pungent odor. Vapors irritate eyes and mucous membranes. Corrosive to metals and tissue. Density 13.9 lb / gal.

