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Acetyl bromide, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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.
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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
Melting Point
-96°C
Density
1.66
Boiling Point
75°C to 77°C
Flash Point
>75°C (167°F)
Odor
Acrid
Assay Percent Range
≥98%
Refractive Index
1.45
Linear Formula
CH3COBr
Quantity
500 g
UN Number
UN1716
Hazard Category
H227-H314
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H314-H318-H227
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Causes serious eye damage.
Combustible liquid.
Precautionary Statement
P210-P260-P264b-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation
Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: ACETYL BROMIDE
EINECSNumber
208-061-7
RTECSNumber
AO5955000
TSCA
Yes
storageNote1
Moisture Sensitive
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen
RUO – Research Use Only
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