Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
79-08-3
Molecular Formula
C2H3BrO2
Molecular Weight
138.95
Synonym

Bromoacetique acide; 2-Bromoacetic Acid; 2-Bromoethanoic Acid

Keywords
Miscellaneous compounds
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Bromoacetic acid is a reactive intermediate used in organic synthesis to make esters, amides, and other derivatives. It is also used in pharmaceuticals, chemical biology, and polymer chemistry for creating functionalized compounds.