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2-Bromobutane, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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Description

2-Bromobutane is utilized in the synthesis of non-nucleosides. It is used as a solvent as well as an intermediate in organic synthesis. It is an important raw material used to prepare Grignard reagent by reacting with magnesium. Further, it reacts with hydrocyanic acid to prepare sodium salt to get (+-)-sec-butyl cyanide. It is an important raw material used to prepare Grignard reagent by reacting with magnesium.

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Applications
2-Bromobutane is utilized in the synthesis of non-nucleosides. It is used as a solvent as well as an intermediate in organic synthesis. It is an important raw material used to prepare Grignard reagent by reacting with magnesium. Further, it reacts with hydrocyanic acid to prepare sodium salt to get (+-)-sec-butyl cyanide. It is an important raw material used to prepare Grignard reagent by reacting with magnesium.

Solubility
Miscible with alcohol and ether. Immiscible with water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, magnesium, sodium, sodium oxides and potassium.
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 78-76-2
Molecular Formula C4H9Br
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 137.02
MDL Number MFCD00000156
InChI Key UPSXAPQYNGXVBF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym sec-butyl bromide, butane, 2-bromo, 2-butyl bromide, methylethylbromomethane, 2-bromo-butane, secondary butyl bromide, sec-butylbromide, 1-bromo-1-methylpropane, ccris 106, bromobutane, 2
PubChem CID 6554
IUPAC Name 2-bromobutane
SMILES CCC(C)Br

Specifications

Melting Point -112°C
Density 1.26
Boiling Point 91°C to 92°C
Flash Point 13°C (55°F)
Assay Percent Range 98%
Odor Pleasant
Linear Formula CH3CHBrCH2CH3
Refractive Index 1.4369
Quantity 1000 g
UN Number UN2339
Beilstein 505949
Merck Index 14,1554
Solubility Information Miscible with alcohol and ether. Immiscible with water.
Formula Weight 137.03
Percent Purity 98%
Physical Form Liquid
Chemical Name or Material 2-Bromobutane
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Safety and Handling

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 Hazard Category
  • LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
  • Flammable liquid Category 2
  • Substances and mixtures corrosive to metals Category 1
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 C
 Hazard Statement
  • H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
  • H290-May be corrosive to metals.
  • H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
  • H318-Causes serious eye damage.
  • H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
  • P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

RUO – Research Use Only

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