Dibromoacetic acid
Agent Name
Dibromoacetic acid
CAS Number
631-64-1
Formula
C2-H2-Br2-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Dibromoacetate; Acetic acid, 2,2-dibromo-; Acetic acid, dibromo-; [ChemIDplus] 2,2-Dibromoacetic acid; [HSDB] Dibromoethanoic acid; [IARC] UN3261
Category
Organic Acids
Description
Hygroscopic solid; [HSDB] White deliquescent solid; [IARC] Beige hygroscopic crystals; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Formed as a by-product of drinking-water disinfection; Only commercially produced for research applications; [IARC]
Comments
Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract; Harmful by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Dichloroacetic acid."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.023 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive solid, acidic, organic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
IARC Carcinogen
Possible (2b)
NTP Carcinogen
Anticipated human carcinogen
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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