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2-Bromoethanol, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11329669
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Description

2-Bromoethanol is utilized in selective reduction of nitroarenes. It is used as a solvent and organic synthetic raw material. It finds application in the synthesis of 2-piperidin-1-yl-ethanol by reacting with piperidine. It is used in selective reduction of nitroarenes.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
2-Bromoethanol is utilized in selective reduction of nitroarenes. It is used as a solvent and organic synthetic raw material. It finds application in the synthesis of 2-piperidin-1-yl-ethanol by reacting with piperidine. It is used in selective reduction of nitroarenes.

Solubility
Miscible with water, organic solvent and petroleum ether.

Notes
Light sensitive. Hygroscopic. Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong acids, strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents, acid chlorides and acid anhydrides.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 540-51-2
Molecular Formula C2H5BrO
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 124.965
MDL Number MFCD00002827
InChI Key LDLCZOVUSADOIV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym ethylene bromohydrin, ethanol, 2-bromo, 2-bromoethan-1-ol, glycol bromohydrin, 2-hydroxyethyl bromide, 2-bromo-1-ethanol, 1-bromo-2-ethanol, ethylenebromohydrin, 2-bromoethyl alcohol, 2-bromo-ethanol
PubChem CID 10898
IUPAC Name 2-bromoethanol
SMILES C(CBr)O

Specifications

Melting Point -80°C
Density 1.762
Boiling Point 149°C to 150°C
Flash Point >110°C (230°F)
Linear Formula BrCH2CH2OH
Refractive Index 1.493
Quantity 25 g
UN Number UN2922
Beilstein 878140
Sensitivity Hygroscopic; Light sensitive
Merck Index 14,3792
Solubility Information Miscible with water,organic solvent and petroleum ether.
Formula Weight 124.97
Percent Purity 97%
Chemical Name or Material 2-Bromoethanol
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Safety and Handling

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  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • Acute toxicity Category 3
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
 Hazard Statement
  • H301-Toxic if swallowed.
  • H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
  • H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
  • H318-Causes serious eye damage.
  • H331-Toxic if inhaled.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
  • P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
  • P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

RUO – Research Use Only

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