CAS 5589-96-8: Bromochloroacetic acid

Bromochloroacetic acid is a hydrolyzate of bromochloroacetonitrile. It is used as a model system for keratin and has been shown to be potent inducers of nuclear DNA synthesis and plasma mass spectrometry. Bromochloroacetic acid has been shown to be toxic, but not carcinogenic, in mice. The toxicity of this compound appears to be due to its ability to form fluoroacetic acid and bromochloroacetonitrile in the liver. Bromochloroacetic acid also has a disulfide bond that may contribute to its toxicity by increasing the rate of metabolism and elimination.

2-Bromo-2-Chloroacetic Acid

Applications Bromochloroacetic acid is a halogenated disinfection byproduct commonly found in drinking water, fruit juice, and cheese. Bromochloroacetic acid has been shown to cause mesothelioma, fibroadenomas, and adenomas in rats Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package References Hang, C., et al.: Sci Total Environ. 543, 425 (2016); Cardador, M. J. and Gallego, M.: Food Chem. 173, 685 (2015); Natl Toxicol Program Tech Rep Ser. 549, 1 (2009)