The DL-2-Bromopropionic acid, with the CAS registry number 598-72-1 and EINECS registry number 209-947-6, has the systematic name of 2-bromopropanoic acid. And the molecular formula of this chemical is C₃H₅BrO₂. It is a kind of clear colorless to yellowish liquid after melting, and belongs to the following product categories: Organic acids; Acid based bromo compounds; 500 Series Drinking Water Methods; Alpha Sort; B; BI - BZEPA; Method 552; Volatiles/ Semivolatiles; C1 to C5; Carbonyl Compounds; Carboxylic Acids. What's more, it is used as intemediate in organic sythesis, and also used in the produce of napropamid and berbicides.

The physical properties of DL-2-Bromopropionic acid are as following: (1)ACD/LogP: 0.85; (2)# of Rule of 5 Violations: 0; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): -1.63; (4)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): -2.81; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 1; (6)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 1; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 1; (8)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 1; (9)#H bond acceptors: 2; (10)#H bond donors: 1; (11)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 1; (12)Polar Surface Area: 26.3 Å²; (13)Index of Refraction: 1.496; (14)Molar Refractivity: 25.2 cm³; (15)Molar Volume: 86.2 cm³; (16)Polarizability: 9.9×10^-24cm³; (17)Surface Tension: 44.5 dyne/cm; (18)Density: 1.773 g/cm³; (19)Flash Point: 76.3 °C; (20)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 48.37 kJ/mol; (21)Boiling Point: 202.6 °C at 760 mmHg; (22)Vapour Pressure: 0.12 mmHg at 25°C.

Uses of Propanoicacid, 2-bromo-: It can react with 2-methyl-propene to produce 2-bromo-propionic acid tert-butyl ester. This reaction will need reagent H₂SO₄, and the solvent CH₂Cl₂.

You should be cautious while dealing with this chemical. It irritates eyes, respiratory system and skin, and it is also harmful if swallowed. What's more, it may cause burns and carcinogenic effect. Therefore, you had better take the following instructions: Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection, and in case of contacting with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice; Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking; In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible).

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1)SMILES: BrC(C(=O)O)C
(2)InChI: InChI=1/C3H5BrO2/c1-2(4)3(5)6/h2H,1H3,(H,5,6)
(3)InChIKey: MONMFXREYOKQTI-UHFFFAOYAA