1-Bromo-2-ethylbenzene

CAS: 1973-22-4

Ref. 3D-FB142364

Product Information

• Name: 1-Bromo-2-ethylbenzene
• Synonyms: 1-Ethyl-2-bromobenzene, 2-Bromo-1-ethylbenzene, 2-Bromoethylbenzene, 2-Ethylbromobenzene, 6-chloro-N,N'-diphenyl-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamine, Benzene, 1-bromo-2-ethyl-, Bromoathylbenzene, o-Ethylbromobenzene, o-Bromoethylbenzene

Description

1-Bromo-2-ethylbenzene is an organic compound that belongs to the family of brominated hydrocarbons. It is a colorless liquid with an unpleasant odor. 1-Bromo-2-ethylbenzene can be used as a flow rate indicator, due to its ability to change color when exposed to certain concentrations of gas. This property can be exploited in carbon nanotubes, which are used for detecting gases or liquids. The use of 1-bromo-2-ethylbenzene as a flow rate indicator has been shown to be effective at differentiating between gases and liquids, with a response time of less than one second. The mechanism of this reaction is not yet fully understood, but it may involve the Grignard reagent reacting with the ethyl group on the benzene ring. The product of this reaction is oxidized by air and water in order to produce products such as benzoic acid, phenol,

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Purity: Min. 95%