238155

2-Bromoethyl methyl ether

• Synonym(s): 1-Bromo-2-methoxyethane
• Linear Formula: BrCH₂CH₂OCH₃
• CAS Number: 6482-24-2
• Molecular Weight: 138.99
• EC Number: 229-339-4
• MDL number: MFCD00000236
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 24854144
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• form: liquid
• refractive index: n20/D 1.447 (lit.)
• bp: 40-41 °C/66 mmHg (lit.)
• solubility: water: soluble 14.4 g/L at 25 °C
• density: 1.479 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: COCCBr
• InChI: 1S/C3H7BrO/c1-5-3-2-4/h2-3H2,1H3
• InChI key: YZUPZGFPHUVJKC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Kinetics of potassium iodide exchange reaction with 2-bromoethyl methyl ether in acetone at 15 and 25°C has been investigated.

Application

2-Bromoethyl methyl ether has been used as starting reagent in the synthesis of 1-bromo-4-(2-methoxyethoxy)benzene and 1-bromo-4-[(2-methoxyethoxy)methyl]benzene.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS06
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H226,H301,H315,H319,H335
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P301 + P310 + P330 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): 82.4 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 28 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves