Methyl bromoacetate
Agent Name
Methyl bromoacetate
CAS Number
96-32-2
Formula
C3-H5-Br-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Bromoacetic acid methyl ester; Methyl alpha-bromoacetate; Methyl monobromoacetate; Methylester kyseliny bromoctove [Czech]; Acetic acid, 2-bromo-, methyl ester; Acetic acid, bromo-, methyl ester; [ChemIDplus] Carbomethoxymethyl bromide; Methyl 2-bromoacetate; [CAMEO] UN2643
Category
Halogenated Esters
Description
Colorless to straw-colored liquid with a penetrating odor; [CAMEO] Clear light yellow liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used to make pharmaceuticals and vitamins; [CAMEO]
Comments
A severe skin and eye irritant; Toxic by ingestion and inhalation; [CAMEO] Causes burns and lachrymation; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; Toxic by ingestion; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Ethyl bromoacetate."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Adverse Effects
Lachrymator
Yes
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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