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Ethylmagnesium bromide solution

1.0 M in THF

Synonym(s):

EtMgBr solution

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3CH2MgBr
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
133.27
Beilstein:
3587203
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352103
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

reaction suitability

reaction type: Grignard Reaction

concentration

1.0 M in THF

density

1.010 g/mL at 25 °C

SMILES string

CC[Mg]Br

InChI

1S/C2H5.BrH.Mg/c1-2;;/h1H2,2H3;1H;/q;;+1/p-1

InChI key

TWTWFMUQSOFTRN-UHFFFAOYSA-M

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Application

Ethylmagnesium bromide solution can be used in Grignard reaction and to synthesize other Grignard reagents.

Other Notes

Storage below 25°C may cause formation of crystalline magnesium salts. Moving container to a warm location and occasional gentle swirling should redissolve the solid.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Carc. 2 - Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 2 - Skin Corr. 1B - STOT SE 3 - Water-react 1

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Supplementary Hazards

Storage Class Code

4.3 - Hazardous materials which set free flammable gases upon contact with water

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

23.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

-5 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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