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Sigma-Aldrich

3-Bromo-1,2-propanediol

97%

Synonym(s):

α-Glycerol bromohydrin

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Linear Formula:
CH2BrCHOHCH2OH
CAS Number:
4704-77-2
Molecular Weight:
154.99
Beilstein:
1719124
EC Number:
225-186-2
MDL number:
MFCD00004711
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
PubChem Substance ID:
24853545
NACRES:
NA.23

Quality Level

200

Assay

97%

form

liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.518 (lit.)

bp

72-75 °C/0.2 mmHg (lit.)

density

1.771 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

OCC(O)CBr

InChI

1S/C3H7BrO2/c4-1-3(6)2-5/h3,5-6H,1-2H2

InChI key

SIBFQOUHOCRXDL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Protecting reagent for carbonyl functions.

Pictograms

Corrosion
GHS05

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H314

Hazard Classifications

Skin Corr. 1B

Storage Class Code

8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

235.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

113 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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BCBT0990
BCBS1252V
1452299V
1452299
1432653

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A R Jones et al.
Journal of applied toxicology : JAT, 16(1), 57-63 (1996-01-01)
(R,S)- and (R)-3-Bromopropan-1,2-diol (alpha-bromohydrin) produced diuresis and glucosuria when administered to male rats but had no effect on the metabolic activity of rat kidney tubules in vitro. The oxidation products (R,S)-3-bromolactate and 3-bromopyruvate produced brief phases of diuresis but not
A R Jones et al.
Journal of reproduction and fertility, 108(1), 95-100 (1996-09-01)
Boar spermatozoa incubated with glycerol 3-phosphate as substrate produced CO2 and an accumulation of dihydroxyacetone phosphate and fructose-1,6-bisphosphate. The rate of oxidation of glycerol 3-phosphate was decreased, as was the production of CO2 and the two glycolytic intermediates, in the

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