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(2-Bromoethyl)benzene, 98%, Thermo Scientific™

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500g
103-63-9
C8H9Br
185.064
MFCD00000240
WMPPDTMATNBGJN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
2-bromoethyl benzene, phenethyl bromide, 2-phenylethyl bromide, 1-bromo-2-phenylethane, phenylethyl bromide, benzene, 2-bromoethyl, 2-phenethyl bromide, beta-bromoethylbenzene, 2-phenyl-1-bromoethane, phenethylbromide
7666
2-bromoethylbenzene
C1=CC=C(C=C1)CCBr
103-63-9
C8H9Br
185.064
MFCD00000240
WMPPDTMATNBGJN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
2-bromoethyl benzene, phenethyl bromide, 2-phenylethyl bromide, 1-bromo-2-phenylethane, phenylethyl bromide, benzene, 2-bromoethyl, 2-phenethyl bromide, beta-bromoethylbenzene, 2-phenyl-1-bromoethane, phenethylbromide
7666
2-bromoethylbenzene
C1=CC=C(C=C1)CCBr

Description

This Thermo Scientific 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.

Applications
(2-Bromoethyl)benzene is used in the preparation of phenelzine by reacting with hydrazine. It is also used as a starting material to prepare various beta-phenethyl derivatives, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and fragrances. It finds application as a flame retardant.

Solubility
Miscible with ether and benzene. Immiscible with water.

Notes
Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Density 1.355
Melting Point -56°C
Boiling Point 220°C to 221°C
Flash Point 89°C (192°F)
Linear Formula C6H5(CH2)2Br
Beilstein 507487
Refractive Index 1.556
Quantity 500g
Solubility Information Miscible with ether and benzene. Immiscible with water.
Formula Weight 185.06
Percent Purity 98%
Chemical Name or Material (2-Bromoethyl)benzene
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Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
H302-H315-H319-H335
Harmful if swallowed.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.

P210-P264b-P270-P280-P301+P312-P305+P351+P338-P312-P315-P330-P353-P370+P378q-P501c

H227-H302-H319

EINECSNumber : 203-130-8

RTECSNumber : CY9032000

TSCA : Yes

Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only