| Name | Bromoacetyl Chloride |
| Synonyms | JACS-22118-09-8 Bromoacetyl Chloride BROMOACETYL CHLORIDE 2-bromoacetyl chloride Acetyl chloride, bromo- 2-bromoethanoyl chloride monobromo acetyl chloride Bromoacetic acid chloride |
| CAS | 22118-09-8 |
| EINECS | 244-790-7 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C2H2BrClO/c3-1-2(4)5/h1H2 |
| Molecular Formula | C2H2BrClO |
| Molar Mass | 157.39 |
| Density | 1.89 g/mL at 20 °C |
| Boling Point | 127-128 °C (lit.) |
| Flash Point | 26.1°C |
| Vapor Presure | 11.4mmHg at 25°C |
| Appearance | Liquid |
| Color | Clear yellow to brown |
| BRN | 1209323 |
| Storage Condition | 2-8°C |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.495 |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Bromoacetyl chloride is a colorless, transparent or yellowish liquid, which will smoke in the air, B. p.127 ~ 128 ℃,n20D 1.4950, relative density of 1.888, soluble in benzene, ether, chloroform and other organic solvents, this product is corrosive. |
| Hazard Symbols | C - Corrosive![]() |
| Risk Codes | R14 - Reacts violently with water R34 - Causes burns R37 - Irritating to the respiratory system |
| Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) |
| UN IDs | UN 3265 8/PG 2 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| FLUKA BRAND F CODES | 10-21 |
| HS Code | 29159000 |
| Hazard Class | 8 |
| Packing Group | II |
| NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
| use | bromoacetyl chloride is the raw material for preparing omega-bromo-2, 4-dichloroacetophenone, and is the intermediate for preparing triazole fungicides such as imimazazole and propiconazole. |
| Production method | The preparation method is prepared by the reaction of bromoacetic acid and thionyl chloride or phosphorus trichloride. Reaction equation: BrCH2COOH SOCl2 → BrCH2COCl SO2 ↑ HCl ↑ |