Tribromoacetic Acid

Name:
Tribromoacetic Acid
Detailed information:

M Formula:	CBr3COOH
Properties:
Colorless crystals. Mp 135C, bp 245–250C. Soluble in water, alcohol, or ether. Combustible.
Derivation:
By oxidizing tribromoacetaldehyde with nitric acid.
Hazard:
As for bromine.
Use:
Organic synthesis.