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249416

Sigma-Aldrich

2-Ethylhexyl bromide

contains 1% potassium carbonate as stabilizer, 95%

Synonym(s):

1-Bromo-2-ethylhexane

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)3CH(C2H5)CH2Br
CAS Number:
18908-66-2
Molecular Weight:
193.12
MDL number:
MFCD00000220
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24854990
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

95%

form

liquid

contains

1% potassium carbonate as stabilizer

refractive index

n20/D 1.4538 (lit.)

bp

75-77 °C/16 mmHg (lit.)

density

1.086 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CCCCC(CC)CBr

InChI

1S/C8H17Br/c1-3-5-6-8(4-2)7-9/h8H,3-7H2,1-2H3

InChI key

NZWIYPLSXWYKLH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

2-Ethylhexyl bromide has been used in the synthesis of:
  • methoxy-4-(2-ethylhexyloxy)benzene
  • photovoltaic conjugated polymer, having benzo[1,2-b:4,5-b′]difuran building block
  • 1-bromo-4-(2′-ethylhexyloxy)benzene3

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315,H319,H335

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

156.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

69 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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