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(2-Bromoethyl)benzene, 98%
Description
(2-Bromoethyl)benzene is used in the preparation of phenelzine by reacting with hydrazine. It is also used as a starting material to prepare various beta-phenethyl derivatives, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and fragrances. It finds application as a flame retardant.
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(2-Bromoethyl)benzene is used in the preparation of phenelzine by reacting with hydrazine. It is also used as a starting material to prepare various beta-phenethyl derivatives, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and fragrances. It finds application as a flame retardant.
Solubility
Miscible with ether and benzene. Immiscible with water.
Notes
Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -56°C |
| Density | 1.355 |
| Boiling Point | 220°C to 221°C |
| Flash Point | 89°C (192°F) |
| Linear Formula | C6H5(CH2)2Br |
| Refractive Index | 1.556 |
| Quantity | 500 g |
| Beilstein | 507487 |
| Solubility Information | Miscible with ether and benzene. Immiscible with water. |
| Formula Weight | 185.06 |
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Safety and Handling
- (2-Bromoethyl)benzene
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- P264-Wash face, hands and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : (2-Bromoethyl)benzene
RUO – Research Use Only
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