| Name | Tribromoacetic acid |
| Synonyms | Tribromacetic tribromoacetate tribromo-aceticaci Tribromacetic acid Tribromoacetic acid RARECHEM AL BE 0117 TRIBROMOACETIC ACID Acetic acid, tribromo- Acetic acid, 2,2,2-tribromo- |
| CAS | 75-96-7 |
| EINECS | 200-919-9 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C2HBr3O2/c3-2(4,5)1(6)7/h(H,6,7) |
| Molecular Formula | C2HBr3O2 |
| Molar Mass | 296.74 |
| Density | 2.7865 (rough estimate) |
| Melting Point | 130 °C |
| Boling Point | 245°C(lit.) |
| Flash Point | 244-246°C |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in water |
| Vapor Presure | 0.00961mmHg at 25°C |
| Appearance | Crystals |
| Color | White to light yellow |
| Merck | 14,9609 |
| BRN | 1755150 |
| pKa | 0.22±0.10(Predicted) |
| Storage Condition | 2-8°C |
| Stability | Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, bases. |
| Refractive Index | 1.5580 (estimate) |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Character white crystals. melting point 131 ℃ boiling point 245 ℃ (decomposition) solubility in water, ethanol and ether |
| Use | Mainly used in organic synthesis and fine chemicals |
| Risk Codes | R35 - Causes severe burns R40 - Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R38 - Irritating to the skin R11 - Highly Flammable |
| 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.) S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. S24 - Avoid contact with skin. S9 - Keep container in a well-ventilated place. |
| UN IDs | UN 3261 8/PG 2 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| FLUKA BRAND F CODES | 8 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29159000 |
| Hazard Class | 8 |
| Packing Group | III |
| NIST chemical information | information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
| EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
| Application | mainly used in organic synthesis and fine chemicals |
| toxic substance data | information provided by: pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov (external link) |