Methyl 2,3-dibromopropionate
Agent Name
Methyl 2,3-dibromopropionate
CAS Number
1729-67-5
Formula
C4-H6-Br2-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Methyl 2,3-dibromopropanoate; Methyl dibromopropionate; Propanoic acid, 2,3-dibromo-, methyl ester; Propionic acid, 2,3-dibromo-, methyl ester (8CI); [ChemIDplus]
Category
Halogenated Esters
Description
Clear colorless liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Formerly registered in the US for the control of bacteria and fungi in industrial recirculating water systems; [NPIRS]
Comments
An irritant; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Methyl 2-bromopropionate."
Biomedical References
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: