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C2H3BrO
122.95 g/mol
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ACETYL BROMIDE

CAS506-96-7EC208-061-7
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Halocarbon
Primary Use
Organic synthesis intermediate

Acetyl bromide is a colorless fuming liquid with a pungent odor. It is corrosive to metals and tissue, and its vapors irritate the eyes and mucous membranes.

Organic synthesis intermediateDye manufacture

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Safety Reference

Corrosive
Corrosive
Harmful
Harmful
Environmental Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Danger
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H227
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H318Causes serious eye damage
H402Harmful to aquatic life
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

acetyl bromide

InChIKey

FXXACINHVKSMDR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

CC(=O)Br

Synonyms (6)
  • ACETYL BROMIDE
  • Acetic acid, bromide
  • Acetyl bromide-1-13C
  • Acetyl bromide-2-13C
  • Ethanoyl bromide