2-Bromoacetophenone CAS 70-11-1 (Phenacyl Bromide) Purity >99.0% (HPLC)

2-Bromoacetophenone (Phenacyl Bromide) (CAS: 70-11-1) is an alpha-bromoketone that is acetophenone substituted by a bromo group at position 2, a brominated acteophenone derivative. Used to make other chemicals. 2-Bromoacetophenone has been used in the analysis of organic acids involving the formation of phenacyl derivatives. It is used in preparation of crystalline esters from acids. Toxic by inhalation, ingestion and skin absorption. A severe eye irritant (a lachrymator).
Air & Water Reactions: Reacts slowly with moisture in air to form hydrogen bromide.
Reactivity Profile: 2-Bromoacetophenone reacts slowly with metals causing mild corrosion.
Health Hazard: TOXIC; inhalation, ingestion or skin contact with material may cause severe injury or death. Contact with molten substance may cause severe burns to skin and eyes. Avoid any skin contact. Effects of contact or inhalation may be delayed. Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may be corrosive and/or toxic and cause pollution.
Fire Hazard: Combustible material: may burn but does not ignite readily. When heated, vapors may form explosive mixtures with air: indoors, outdoors and sewers explosion hazards. Contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas. Containers may explode when heated. Runoff may pollute waterways. Substance may be transported in a molten form.