Ethyl 2-bromobutyrate, 97%, Thermo Scientific™

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
Ethyl 2-bromobutyrate, is an important raw material and an intermediate used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuff. It is also used for agrochemical and pharmaceutical intermediate.

Solubility
Insoluble in water. Miscible with alcohol and ether

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Recommended storage temperature: 2 - 8°C. Light sensitive. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, acids, bases, oxidizing agents, reducing agents.

Specifications

• CAS: 533-68-6
• Density: 1.324
• Boiling Point: 176°C to 178°C
• Flash Point: 58°C (136°F)
• Molecular Formula: C6H11BrO2
• Refractive Index: 1.447
• Quantity: 250g
• MDL Number: MFCD00000155
• UN Number: UN3272
• Beilstein: 969841
• Sensitivity: Light sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,1413
• Synonym: ethyl 2-bromobutyrate, dl-ethyl 2-bromobutyrate, 2-bromobutanoic acid ethyl ester, butanoic acid, 2-bromo-, ethyl ester, 2-bromobutyric acid ethyl ester, ethyl .alpha.-bromobutyrate, 2-bromo-butyric acid ethyl ester, butyric acid, 2-bromo-, ethyl ester, 2-bromo-butanoicaciethylester, ethyl alpha-bromobutyrate
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water. Miscible with alcohol and ether
• InChI Key: XIMFCGSNSKXPBO-UHFFFAOYNA-N
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)C(Br)CC
• IUPAC Name: ethyl 2-bromobutanoate
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 195.06
• PubChem CID: 79039
• Formula Weight: 195.06
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: Ethyl 2-bromobutyrate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H226-H314
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H226-H315-H319-H335 Flammable liquid and vapour. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Hazard Class: 8; Packaging Group: II
EINECSNumber	208-574-6
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

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