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Acetyl bromide, 98%
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.
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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
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -96°C |
| Density | 1.66 |
| Boiling Point | 75°C to 77°C |
| Flash Point | >75°C (167°F) |
| Assay Percent Range | ≥98% |
| Odor | Acrid |
| Linear Formula | CH3COBr |
| Refractive Index | 1.45 |
| Quantity | 25 g |
| UN Number | UN1716 |
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