2-Bromopropanoic acid
Agent Name
2-Bromopropanoic acid
CAS Number
598-72-1
Formula
C3-H5-Br-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2-Bromopropionic acid; alpha-Bromopropionic acid; Propanoic acid, 2-bromo-; Propionic acid, 2-bromo-; [ChemIDplus] 2-BPA; [RTECS] UN3261
Category
Organic Acids
Description
Colorless melt; mp = 25 deg C; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
Causes other degenerative changes in brain, ataxia, changes in sodium, and muscle weakness in 2- and 3-day intermittent oral studies of rats; [RTECS] Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; Harmful by ingestion; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "3-Bromopropionic acid."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.291 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive solid, acidic, organic, n.o.s." VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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