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Acetyl bromide, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A12485.36
500 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Acetyl bromide, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A12485.36
500 g, Each
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Catalog number: A12485.36
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
506-96-7
IUPAC Name
acetyl bromide
Molecular Formula
C2H3BrO
InChI Key
FXXACINHVKSMDR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC(Br)=O
Appearance (Color)
Clear colorless to dark yellow
Refractive Index
1.4475-1.4525 @ 20?C
Assay (Argentometric Titration)
≥97.5 to ≤102.5%
Form
Liquid
Comment
May darken on storage

Description

Acetyl Bromide is used as an acetylating agent in the synthesis of fine chemicals, agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals. It is also used as an intermediate for dyes. Further, it reacts with alcohols and amines to produce acetate esters and acetamides. In addition to this, it is involved in the synthetic process of the anti-HIV agent.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Acetyl Bromide is used as an acetylating agent in the synthesis of fine chemicals, agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals. It is also used as an intermediate for dyes. Further, it reacts with alcohols and amines to produce acetate esters and acetamides. In addition to this, it is involved in the synthetic process of the anti-HIV agent.

Solubility
Miscible with ether, chloroform, benzene and acetone.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases and alcohols
RUO – Research Use Only

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