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Ethyl alpha-bromophenylacetate, 97%
Description
α-Bromobenzeneacetic acid ethyl ester is used as an alkyl halide initiator in controlled/living radical polymerization of styrene and methyl methacrylate.
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α-Bromobenzeneacetic acid ethyl ester is used as an alkyl halide initiator in controlled/living radical polymerization of styrene and methyl methacrylate.
Solubility
Not miscible or difficult to mix in water.
Notes
Moisture sensitive. Store away from oxidizing agents, air and water/moisture. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition. Store under inert gas.

Specifications
Specifications
Density | 1.389 |
Boiling Point | 164°C (30 mmHg) |
Flash Point | >110°C (230°F) |
Odor | Pungent |
Refractive Index | 1.5395 |
Quantity | 10 g |
UN Number | UN3265 |
Sensitivity | Moisture sensitive |
Solubility Information | Not miscible or difficult to mix in water. |
Formula Weight | 243.1 |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H314-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H314-H318 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. |
Precautionary Statement | P260-P264b-P271-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P501c |
DOTInformation | Hazard Class: 8; Packaging Group: II |
EINECSNumber | 220-735-2 |
TSCA | No |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures; Store under Argon |
RUO – Research Use Only
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