Ethyl Bromide PurCert Secondary Working Standard for GC [Includes all characterization data]

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Synonym:  Ethyl bromide
Linear Formula:  C2H5Br
Molecular Weight:  108.97 g/mol
CAS Number: 74-96-4

Properties

Vapour pressure 510 hPa ( 20 °C)
Water Solubility 0.91 g/100 mL (20 ºC)
Autoignition temp. 511 °C
Explosion limit 6.7-11.3 % (v/v)
Assay Purity >=99%
Refractive index n20/D 1.425
B pt. 37 - 40 °C
M pt. -119 °C
Density 1.460 g/cm3
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H225,H302 + H332,H351,H420
Precautionary Statement  P202 - P210 - P301 + P312 - P304 + P340 + P312 - P308 + P313 - P502
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29036900
Flash point -23 °C
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number 1891

Description

Application
Ethyl bromide is used in laboratories and chemical industries for the manufacture of pharmaceuticals dyes agrochemicals and other organic products through alkylation reactions.

Purpose
The primary purpose of ethyl bromide is to serve as an intermediate in organic synthesis for the preparation of various chemical compounds.

General Description
Ethyl bromide is a colorless volatile liquid with a sweet ether-like odor and belongs to the class of alkyl halides.