Bromo acetyl bromide, 98%

Name: Bromo acetyl bromide, 98%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-009119

About Bromo acetyl bromide, 98%

Bromo acetyl bromide (CAS 598-21-0) is an acylating agent offered by Vaqora Chemicals in Synthesis grade with a typical assay of ≥98%. With the molecular formula C2H2Br2O, it has a molar mass of 201.84 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 2-bromoacetyl bromide. Alternative names: Bromoacetyl bromide and Acetyl bromide, 2-bromo-.

The material typically appears as a colourless to yellow liquid. Literature values give a density of 2.317 g/mL at 25 °C. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place, away from sources of ignition, with the container tightly sealed. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for organic synthesis, pharmaceutical synthesis, dyes and pigments manufacture and polymer and resin production. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing, academic and industrial research and agrochemical production.

Available in 100 g, 500 g, 5 kg and 4 x 25 kg packs, Bromo acetyl bromide is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
Pharmaceutical synthesis
Dyes & pigments manufacture
Polymer & resin production
Agrochemical formulations

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Bromo acetyl bromide, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-009119
CAS Number	598-21-0
IUPAC name	2-bromoacetyl bromide
Molecular formula	C₂H₂Br₂O
Molecular weight	201.84 g/mol
Exact mass	201.8452
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	≥98%
HSN code	29159090
InChIKey	LSTRKXWIZZZYAS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(C(=O)Br)Br
PubChem CID	61147

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Colourless to yellow liquid
Density	2.317 g/mL at 25 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	1.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	17.1 Å²
UN number	UN 2513
Synonyms	Bromoacetyl bromide, Acetyl bromide, 2-bromo-, alpha-bromoacetyl bromide, 2bromoacetyl bromide, Acetyl bromide, bromo, alphaBromoacetyl bromide, Acetyl bromide, 2bromo, bromoacetylbromide, C2H2Br2O, bromoacetic acid bromide, bromacetylbromide, bromacetyl bromide

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H318Causes serious eye damage

Precautionary statements: P260, P264, P264 + P265, P280, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P317, P321, P363, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Bromo acetyl bromide, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of Bromo acetyl bromide, 98% is 598-21-0. It is also known as Bromoacetyl bromide, Acetyl bromide, 2-bromo-, alpha-bromoacetyl bromide.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Bromo acetyl bromide, 98%?

Bromo acetyl bromide, 98% has the molecular formula C2H2Br2O and a molecular weight of 201.84 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-bromoacetyl bromide.

Which grade and pack sizes of Bromo acetyl bromide, 98% can I order?

We supply Bromo acetyl bromide, 98% in Synthesis (≥98%) grade, in 100 g, 500 g, 5 kg, 4 x 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Bromo acetyl bromide, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of Bromo acetyl bromide, 98% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Bromo acetyl bromide, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Bromo acetyl bromide, 98% is classified as hazardous (UN 2513), so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.