2-BROMODODECANOIC ACID Property

Melting point:

30-32 °C

Boiling point:

157-159 °C (2 mmHg)

Density 

1.2688 (rough estimate)

refractive index 

1.4820 (estimate)

storage temp. 

2-8°C

solubility 

methanol: soluble1g/10 mL, clear, colorless

pka

2.97±0.21(Predicted)

BRN 

1774990

EPA Substance Registry System

Dodecanoic acid, 2-bromo- (111-56-8)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

Xi

Risk Statements 

36/37/38

Safety Statements 

26-36

WGK Germany 

3

TSCA 

Yes

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P405Store locked up.

2-BROMODODECANOIC ACID Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

off-white to slightly brown crystalline

Uses

2-Bromododecanoic acid was used in the synthesis of carboxylic amphoteric surfactants containing ether tertiary amino and carboxylic groups. It was also used in the synthesis of C₁₂-lipoamino acid.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Organic Syntheses, Coll. Vol. 4, p. 398, 1963
The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 18, p. 850, 1953 DOI: 10.1021/jo50013a012