2-Bromoethyl ethyl ether Chemical Properties

Boiling point:

149-150 °C750 mm Hg(lit.)

Density 

1.357 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.445(lit.)

Flash point:

70 °F

storage temp. 

Freezer

form 

Liquid

Specific Gravity

1.357

color 

Clear colorless to brown

Water Solubility 

SLIGHTLY SOLUBLE

Sensitive 

Moisture Sensitive

BRN 

1731362

CAS DataBase Reference

592-55-2(CAS DataBase Reference)

NIST Chemistry Reference

Ethane, 1-bromo-2-ethoxy-(592-55-2)

EPA Substance Registry System

Ethane, 1-bromo-2-ethoxy- (592-55-2)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

Xi

Risk Statements 

10-36/37/38

Safety Statements 

26-37/39-16

RIDADR 

UN 2340 3/PG 2

WGK Germany 

3

RTECS 

KN3950000

TSCA 

Yes

HazardClass 

3

PackingGroup 

II

HS Code 

29091900

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2-Bromoethyl ethyl ether Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

clear colorless to brown liquid

Uses

2-Bromoethyl ethyl ether is an important raw material and intermediate used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuff fields.

General Description

A colorless liquid. Flash point 5°F. Vapors are heavier than air.

Air & Water Reactions

Highly flammable. Soluble in water and slightly denser than water.

Reactivity Profile

Ethers, such as 2-Bromoethyl ethyl ether, can act as bases. They form salts with strong acids and addition complexes with Lewis acids. The complex between diethyl ether and boron trifluoride is an example. Ethers may react violently with strong oxidizing agents. In other reactions, which typically involve the breaking of the carbon-oxygen bond, ethers are relatively inert.

Health Hazard

May cause toxic effects if inhaled or absorbed through skin. Inhalation or contact with material may irritate or burn skin and eyes. Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution.

Fire Hazard

HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames. Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along ground and collect in low or confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks). Vapor explosion hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers. Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard. Containers may explode when heated. Many liquids are lighter than water.

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