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Bromoethane, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Chemical Identifiers
| CAS | 74-96-4 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C2H5Br |
| Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 108.966 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00000232 |
| InChI Key | RDHPKYGYEGBMSE-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Synonym | ethyl bromide, ethane, bromo, 1-bromoethane, monobromoethane, bromic ether, hydrobromic ether, bromure d'ethyle, ethylbromide, etylu bromek, halon 2001 |
| PubChem CID | 6332 |
| IUPAC Name | bromoethane |
| SMILES | CCBr |
Description
Bromoethane is used in organic synthesis for the introduction of ethyl group. It is widely used as solvent, as an anesthetic in medicine and as a refrigerant. It is an important component of antiknock fluid in gasoline. It is also also used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals like vitamin A as well as in the manufacture of flame retardants.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
ApplicationsBromoethane is used in organic synthesis for the introduction of ethyl group. It is widely used as solvent, as an anesthetic in medicine and as a refrigerant. It is an important component of antiknock fluid in gasoline. It is also also used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals like vitamin A as well as in the manufacture of flame retardants.
Solubility
Miscible with ethanol, ether, chloroform and organic solvents.
Notes
Light sensitive. Store in cool place. Incompatible with strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, magnesium, potassium, calcium, sodium oxides, aluminum, zinc and alkali metals.
Chemical Identifiers
| 74-96-4 | |
| 108.966 | |
| RDHPKYGYEGBMSE-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
| 6332 | |
| CCBr |
| C2H5Br | |
| MFCD00000232 | |
| ethyl bromide, ethane, bromo, 1-bromoethane, monobromoethane, bromic ether, hydrobromic ether, bromure d'ethyle, ethylbromide, etylu bromek, halon 2001 | |
| bromoethane |
Specifications
| 74-96-4 | |
| 1.461 | |
| −23°C (−9°F) | |
| Ether-like | |
| BrCH2CH3 | |
| MFCD00000232 | |
| 1209224 | |
| 14,3771 | |
| Miscible with ethanol,ether,chloroform and organic solvents. | |
| CCBr | |
| 108.966 | |
| 108.97 | |
| Liquid |
| -119°C | |
| 37°C to 39°C | |
| ≥98% | |
| C2H5Br | |
| 1.4235 | |
| UN1891 | |
| Light sensitive | |
| ethyl bromide, ethane, bromo, 1-bromoethane, monobromoethane, bromic ether, hydrobromic ether, bromure d'ethyle, ethylbromide, etylu bromek, halon 2001 | |
| RDHPKYGYEGBMSE-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
| bromoethane | |
| 6332 | |
| 98% | |
| Bromoethane |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H225-H351-H302-H332
Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
Suspected of causing cancer.
Harmful if swallowed.
Harmful if inhaled.
P201-P202-P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P281-P301+P312-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P308+P313-P330-P370+P378q-P501c
H225-H302+H332-H351
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Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only