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(2-Bromoethyl)benzene, 98%

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Description

CAS: 103-63-9 | C8H9Br | 185.064 g/mol

(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.

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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.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 103-63-9
Molecular Formula C8H9Br
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 185.064
MDL Number MFCD00000240
InChI Key WMPPDTMATNBGJN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym 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
PubChem CID 7666
IUPAC Name 2-bromoethylbenzene
SMILES C1=CC=C(C=C1)CCBr

Specifications

Melting Point -56°C
Density 1.355
Boiling Point 220°C to 221°C
Flash Point 89°C (192°F)
Linear Formula C6H5(CH2)2Br
Refractive Index 1.556
Quantity 500 g
Beilstein 507487
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

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Product Identifier
  • (2-Bromoethyl)benzene
 Signal Word
  • Warning
 Hazard Category
  • Acute toxicity Category 4
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
 Hazard Statement
  • H302-Harmful if swallowed.
  • H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P264-Wash face, hands and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : (2-Bromoethyl)benzene
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RUO – Research Use Only

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