Bromoacetic Acid | 79-08-3

Cas No :

79-08-3

Form :

Solid

Molecular Weight :

138.95 G/mol

Molecular Formula :

C2H3BRO2

Boiling Point :

190 °c

Melting Point :

60 °c

Flash Point :

150 °c

Solubility :

Soluble In Water; Soluble In Organic Solvents

Description :

Overview of Bromoacetic Acid

Bromoacetic Acid (α-Bromoacetic Acid) is a highly reactive halogenated carboxylic acid widely used in organic synthesis, pharmaceutical intermediates, and fine chemical production. Its bromine-substituted acetic group allows selective alkylation, condensation, and nucleophilic substitution reactions, making it an essential building block in multi-step chemical and pharmaceutical processes.

On ChemicalBull, related chemicals such as Chloroacetaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal, Chloromethyl Chlorosulfate, 2-Phenylbutyric Acid, and 4-Methoxyphenylacetonitrile 


Applications of Bromoacetic Acid

Pharmaceutical Intermediates

  • Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs)

  • Participates in alkylation, acylation, and condensation reactions

  • Key intermediate in antiviral, anticancer, and CNS drug development


Organic & Fine Chemical Synthesis

  • Acts as a halogenated building block for multi-step reactions

  • Useful in heterocyclic synthesis, amino acid derivatives, and specialty compounds

  • Supports R&D and industrial chemical manufacturing


Agrochemical Applications

  • Used in the synthesis of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators

  • Enhances reaction efficiency and selectivity in chemical transformations


Research & Laboratory Applications

  • Suitable for academic and industrial research

  • Applied in organic halogen chemistry experiments and fine chemical synthesis


Safety & Handling Guidelines

  • Highly reactive: avoid inhalation, ingestion, and skin/eye contact

  • Use PPE: gloves, goggles, and protective clothing

  • Store in cool, dry, airtight containers away from moisture and bases

  • Keep away from strong oxidizers, acids, and heat sources

  • Consult MSDS for complete hazard, handling, and first-aid instructions


Where to Buy Bromoacetic Acid?

Bromoacetic Acid Manufacturer

High-purity Bromoacetic Acid produced for industrial, pharmaceutical, and fine chemical applications.


Bromoacetic Acid Supplier & Exporter

ChemicalBull supplies:

  • Bulk & commercial packaging

  • COA, MSDS, and guaranteed purity

  • Export-ready packing with global logistics support


Bromoacetic Acid MSDS 

  • Physical & chemical properties

  • Hazards & PPE requirements

  • Handling, storage, and emergency measures

  • Transport classification

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  1. What is Bromoacetic Acid used for?

    It is primarily used as a reactive intermediate in organic synthesis, pharmaceutical, and fine chemical manufacturing.

  2. Can it be used for pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis?

    Yes, it is widely applied in multi-step API intermediate production.

  3. Do you supply industrial bulk quantities?

    Yes, ChemicalBull supplies bulk and export-grade quantities with COA & MSDS.

  4. Is it suitable for agrochemical applications?

    Absolutely, it is used in pesticide, herbicide, and plant growth regulator synthesis.

  5. Are COA and MSDS provided?

    Yes, both documents are included with every shipment.

ChemicalBull supplies Bromoacetic Acid across India, serving customers in Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal, as well as the Union Territories of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Lakshadweep, and Puducherry. We serve pharmaceutical, chemical, research, academic, laboratory, manufacturing, and industrial customers with reliable nationwide delivery.