Ethylmagnesium chloride Property

Boiling point:

66℃

Density 

1.00 g/mL at 20 °C

Flash point:

1 °F

storage temp. 

water-free area

form 

Solution

color 

Yellow to dark brown

Water Solubility 

reacts

Sensitive 

Air & Moisture Sensitive

BRN 

3647886

InChIKey

ZWNJJACKPNTXHY-UHFFFAOYSA-M

CAS DataBase Reference

2386-64-3(CAS DataBase Reference)

EPA Substance Registry System

Magnesium, chloroethyl- (2386-64-3)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

F+,C,F

Risk Statements 

12-14-20/21/22-34-40-14/15-11-22-19-67-37

Safety Statements 

26-30-36/37/39-43-45-7/8-33-16-6A-43A-24/25

RIDADR 

UN 3399 4.3/PG 1

WGK Germany 

1

F 

1-3-10

TSCA 

Yes

HazardClass 

4.3

PackingGroup 

II

HS Code 

29319090

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

H260In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously

H302Harmful if swallowed

H303May be harmfulif swallowed

H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

H318Causes serious eye damage

H333May be harmful if inhaled

H335May cause respiratory irritation

H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness

H351Suspected of causing cancer

H371May cause damage to organs

H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Precautionary statements

P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

P223Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire.

P231+P232Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture.

P233Keep container tightly closed.

P240Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.

P260Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P303+P361+P353IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P335+P334Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages.

P370+P378In case of fire: Use … for extinction.

P402+P404Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.

P403+P235Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

P405Store locked up.

Ethylmagnesium chloride Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

DARK BROWN SOLUTION

Uses

Grignard-type reactions.

Uses

Ethylmagnesium chloride solution can be used:

• In Cp₂ZrCl₂ catalyzed ethylcarboxylation of alkenes using carbon dioxide to corresponding carboxylic acids.
• In the preparation of cyclobutylmagnesium carbenoids by reacting with 1-chlorocyclobutyl p-tolyl sulfoxides.

Definition

CHEBI:Ethylmagnesium chloride is an alkylmagnesium halide. It has a role as a Grignard reagent.

Hazard

Flammable, dangerous fire risk.