Bromoacetic acid

Agent Name
Bromoacetic acid
CAS Number
79-08-3
Formula
C2-H3-Br-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Bromoacetic acid formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Bromoacetate; 2-Bromoacetic acid; Acetic acid, bromo-, (solution); Acide bromacetique [French]; Bromoacetate ion; Bromoethanoic acid; Kyselina bromoctova [Czech]; Monobromessigsaeure [German]; Monobromoacetic acid; Acetic acid, 2-bromo-; Acetic acid, bromo-; Bromoacetic acid, solid; Bromoacetic acid, solution; [ChemIDplus] alpha-Bromoacetic acid; alpha-Bromoethanoic acid; Carboxymethyl bromide; [CAMEO] UN3425; UN1938
Category
Organic Acids
Description
Hygroscopic solid; [Merck Index] Colorless deliquescent solid; [CAMEO] Colorless hygroscopic crystals; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used to induce fruit for citrus fruit harvesting; [CAMEO] Used in organic syntheses; [HSDB] Used to make fine chemicals and as a biocide (cleaning products, disinfectants, and pest control products); [ECHA REACH Registrations]
Comments
Causes somnolence, rigidity, and respiratory depression in oral lethal-dose studies of rats; [RTECS] Corrosive; [Merck Index] Causes irritation and burns to skin and mucous membranes; [HSDB] Causes burns; May cause skin sensitization; Toxic by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption; [ECHA REACH Registrations] Causes burns and lachrymation; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract; May cause respiratory sensitization; Toxic by inhalation; Highly toxic by ingestion and skin absorption; Targets the kidney and liver; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Chloroacetic acid."
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
0.119 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LCLo (rat) = 114,000 mg/m3/30min

Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Lachrymator
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns

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