| Identification | Product name: | methyl bromoacetate |
| Product name: | methyl bromoacetate |
| Molecular formula: | C3H5BrO2 | Molecular weight: | 152.98 |
| Structural formula: | .gif) |
| CAS No: | 96-32-2 | RTECS No: | AF6300000 |
| HS code: | 2915900090 | UN No: | 2643 |
| Dangerous goods code: | 61103 | IMDG Code Page: | 6091 |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Appearance and properties: | Colorless to slight yellow liquid; |
| Uses: | Used in the synthesis of herbicide, also make dyes, pharmaceutical intermediates. |
| Melting point: | -50℃ | Boiling point: | 51-52℃ |
| Relative density (water=1): | 1.616 | Moisture ≤: | 0.05% |
| methyl bromoacetate Assay ≥ | 99% | PH value: | 6.0~8.0 |
| Saturated vapor pressure (kPa): | 2.00/51℃ | Solubility: | Insoluble in water, soluble in methanol, diethyl ether. |
| Critical temperature (℃): | - | Critical pressure (MPa): | - |
| Heat of combustion (kj/mol): | - |
| Combustion and explosion hazard | Conditions to avoid: | - |
| Flammability: | flammable | Building regulation fire insurance classification:: | C |
| Flash point (℃): | 62℃ | Self-Ignition temperature(℃): | - |
| Lower explosive limit (V%): | - | Upper explosive limit (V%): | - |
| Hazardous characteristics: | Flame flammable; Heat and release toxic bromide gas |
| Combustion (decomposition) products: | Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen bromide | Stability: | Stable |
| Incompatible materials: | acids, alkalis, strong oxidizing agents, Strong reductant | Polymerization hazards: | Not appearing |
| Fire fighting methods : | foam, Water mist, Sandy soil, dry powder |
| Risk category: | 6.1 | Packaging sign of Dangerous goods: | 14 |
| Packaging and transportation | Packing group: | Ⅱ |
| Directions for storage and transportation: : | Ventilated, dry warehouse at low temperature; no mixed with oxidant, acids, food additives |
