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2-Bromoethyl ether

technical grade, 90%

Synonym(s):

Bis(2-bromoethyl) ether

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Linear Formula:
(BrCH2CH2)2O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
231.91
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

grade

technical grade

Assay

90%

form

liquid

bp

92-93 °C/12 mmHg (lit.)

density

1.845 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

functional group

bromo
ether

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

BrCCOCCBr

InChI

1S/C4H8Br2O/c5-1-3-7-4-2-6/h1-4H2

InChI key

FOZVXADQAHVUSV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

2-Bromoethyl ether (2,2′-Dibromodiethyl ether) is a halogen containing ether. 2,2′-Dibromodiethyl ether has been prepared by reacting dioxane with anhydrous, bromine free hydrogen bromide.

Application

2-Bromoethyl ether (2,2′-Dibromodiethyl ether) may be used in the preparation of 1,4,7-trioxa-10-19-dithia-13,16-diaza-12,17-dioxo-8,9,14,15,20,21-tribenzoheneicosane.
2-Bromoethyl ether may be used in the synthesis of macroheterocycles including redox-active tetrathiafulvalene linked systems and polyoxaza cryptands.

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Danger

Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

185.0 °F

Flash Point(C)

85 °C

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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