CAS 74-96-4

Ethyl bromide

Description:

Ethyl bromide, also known as bromoethane, is an organic compound with the chemical formula C2H5Br. It is a colorless, flammable liquid with a sweet odor, commonly used as a solvent and in organic synthesis. Ethyl bromide is classified as a haloalkane, containing a bromine atom attached to an ethyl group. Its boiling point is relatively low, making it volatile, and it has a moderate solubility in water, while being more soluble in organic solvents. Ethyl bromide is known for its reactivity, particularly in nucleophilic substitution reactions, where it can act as an alkylating agent. Due to its potential health hazards, including being a possible carcinogen and causing respiratory irritation, proper safety precautions are essential when handling this compound. Additionally, it is regulated under various environmental laws due to its potential impact on ozone depletion. Overall, ethyl bromide is a significant compound in both industrial applications and laboratory settings, but it requires careful management to mitigate health and environmental risks.

Formula: C₂H₅Br

InChI: InChI=1S/C2H5Br/c1-2-3/h2H2,1H3

InChI key: InChIKey=RDHPKYGYEGBMSE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(Br)C

Synonyms:

• 2-Bromoethane
• Bromaethan
• Bromethan
• Bromic ether
• Bromoetano
• Ethane, bromo-
• Ethyl bromide
• F 160B1
• Hydrobromic ether
• Monobromoethane
• Nsc 8824

Bromoethane

CAS: 74-96-4

Formula: C₂H₅Br

Purity: >99.0%(GC)

Color and Shape: Colorless to Light yellow clear liquid

Molecular weight: 108.97

Ref: 3B-B0588

Bromoethane, 98%

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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 wel

Formula: C₂H₅Br

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Clear colorless, Liquid

Molecular weight: 108.97

Ref: 02-A12804

Bromoethane

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Formula: C₂H₅Br

Molecular weight: 108.97

Ref: 4Z-E-108002

Bromoethane-1,1,2,2-d4

CAS: 25854-32-4, 74-96-4

Formula: CHD₂CD₂Br

Purity: 98 atom % D

Color and Shape: Colorless-Pale Yellow Liquid

Molecular weight: 111.98257

Ref: 3U-D0321

Bromoethane

Controlled Product

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Formula: C₂H₅Br

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 108.97

Ref: 04-C10728000

Bromoethane

Controlled Product

CAS: 74-96-4

Applications Bromoethane is used in the synthesis of novel non-competitive antagonists of kainate Glu1/Glu2 receptors (1). Bromoethane is a useful reagent to prepare tryptophan analogues and the antibiotic, Tamoxifen (2).
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 (1) Kaczor, A. et al.: Lett Drug Discov 9, 891 (2012) (1) Ma, C. et al.: J. Org Chem. 66, 4525 (2001)

Formula: C₂H₅Br

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 108.97

Ref: TR-B684195

Ethyl Bromide extrapure, 99%

CAS: 74-96-4

Formula: C₂H₅Br

Purity: min. 99%

Color and Shape: Clear, Almost colourless, Liquid, max. 30

Molecular weight: 108.97

Ref: SR-37810