alpha-Bromo-4-Hydroxyacetophenone

Independent reference data for alpha-Bromo-4-Hydroxyacetophenone (CAS 2491-38-5), compiled from public chemistry databases.

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Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Used as microbiocide/microbiostat for control of slime forming bacteria and fungi in water cooling systems, oil recovery drilling muds and secondary injection water, pulp and paper water systems, adhesives, coatings, latex paints, and wet-end additives, and industrial processing chemicals; [Reference #1]Petroleum Production and Refining [Category: Industry]

Synonyms and trade names

2491-38-5; 2-bromo-1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethanone; 2-Bromo-4-hydroxyacetophenone; Ethanone, 2-bromo-1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-; Busan 90; DTXSID4034576; 6H0QU4I6BA; 1-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-2-bromoethanone; DTXCID2014576; RefChem:466559; 4-HBE; 2-BROMO-4'-HYDROXYACETOPHENONE; 4-Hydroxyphenacyl bromide; 2-Bromo-1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethan-1-one; ptp inhibitor i; MFCD00072424

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS

GHS hazard classification

Reported hazard statements	H302 (97.2%), H319 (94.4%)

H302 (97.2%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]

H319 (94.4%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]

What the public record says

2-Bromo-4-hydroxyacetophenone · CAS 2491-38-5 · C8H7BrO2. UNII 6H0QU4I6BA. Vapor Pressure: 0.000011 [mmHg].

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.