Product Identification

Product Name

2-Bromopropiophenone

Synonyms

1-Benzoyl-1-bromoethane
1-Bromoethyl phenyl ketone
2-Bromo-1-phenyl-1-propanone
2-Bromo-1-phenylpropan-1-one
a-Methylphenacyl bromide

CAS

2114-00-3

Formula

C9H9BrO

Molecular Weight

213.08

EINECS

218-307-5

RTECS

UG8400000

RTECS Class

Other

Beilstein/Gmelin

508550

Beilstein Reference

4-07-00-00684

EC Class

irritant

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance

Clear yellow.

Solubility in water

Insoluble

Boiling Point

245

Density

1.439 g/cm3 (0 C)

Refractive Index

1.5717 (20 C)

First Aid Measures

Ingestion

Do NOT induce vomiting. Allow the victim to rinse his mouth and then to drink 2-4 cupfuls of water, and seek medical advice.

Inhalation

Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately.

Skin

Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.

Eyes

Immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes.

Handling and Storage

Storage

Refrigerator (approx 4 C).

Handling

All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood.

Hazards Identification

Ingestion

Not available.

Inhalation

Not available.

Skin

Not available.

Eyes

Lachrymator.

Hazards

When heated, vapors may form explosive mixtures with air: indoors, outdoors, and sewers explosion hazards.

EC Risk Phrase

R 36/37/38

EC Safety Phrase

S 26 36/37/39

UN (DOT)

2810

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection

Wear appropriate protective gloves, clothing and goggles.

Respirators

Wear a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved full-facepiece airline respirator in the positive pressure mode with emergency escape provisions.

Fire Fighting Measures

Flash Point

> 112

Fire Fighting

Small Fires: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide or water spray. Large Fires: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, alcohol-resistant foam or water spray.

Fire Potential

Combustible material: may burn but does not ignite readily.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks

Absorb spill with inert material, (e.g., dry sand or earth), then place into a chemical waste container.

Stability and Reactivity

Disposal Code

2

Stability

Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.

Incompatibilities

Strong oxidizing agents - strong bases.

Combustion Products

Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.

Transport Information

UN Number

2810

Hazard Class

6.1

Packing Group

I; II; III

HS Code

2914 70 90