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8.20175

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2-Bromoethanol

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

2-Bromoethanol, Ethylene bromohydrin

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CAS Number:
540-51-2
Molecular Weight:
124.97
MDL number:
MFCD00002827
UNSPSC Code:
12352104
EC Index Number:
208-748-1
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor pressure

3.2 hPa ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

200

form

liquid

bp

56-57 °C/27 hPa

mp

-80 °C

transition temp

flash point 40 °C

density

1.76 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C2H5BrO/c3-1-2-4/h4H,1-2H2

InChI key

LDLCZOVUSADOIV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

for synthesis

Application

2-Bromoethanol for synthesis. CAS 540-51-2, EC Number 208-748-1, molar mass 124.97 g/mol.

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%)≥ 97.0 % (a/a)Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C)1.760 - 1.765Identity (IR)passes test

Pictograms

CorrosionSkull and crossbones
GHS05,GHS06

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H301 + H311 + H331 - H314

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B

Storage Class Code

6.1A - Combustible, acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

230.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

110 °C - closed cup

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