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1-Bromoethane

SKU 25931461 CAS 74-96-4 C2H5Br MW 108.97 Available on enquiry

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1-Bromoethane is a volatile alkyl halide solvent widely used in organic synthesis, extraction, and as a reaction intermediate for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. It is also employed in laboratory settings as an ethylating agent that transfers an ethyl group, for example to prepare ethyl ethers, esters, amines and the Grignard reagent ethylmagnesium bromide, and as a blowing agent in foam production. CAS 74-96-4, molecular formula C2H5Br, molecular weight 108.97 g/mol. Store at 2 to 8°C in a cool, well-ventilated area. Hazardous—handle with appropriate PPE, as indicated by its "Danger" signal word. Molekula supplies 1-bromoethane from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU
25931461
CAS Number
74-96-4
IUPAC Name
bromoethane
EC Number
200-825-8
Molecular Formula
C2H5Br
Molecular Weight
108.97
Exact Mass
107.9575
SMILES
CCBr
InChIKey
RDHPKYGYEGBMSE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C2H5Br/c1-2-3/h2H2,1H3
PubChem CID
6332

Synonyms

  • Bromic ether
  • Bromoethane
  • Bromoethanum
  • Bromure d'ethyle
  • Ethane, bromo-
  • ETHYL BROMIDE
  • Etylu bromek
  • Halon 2001
  • Hydrobromic ether
  • Monobromoethane

Literature values

Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.

Appearance
Liquid
Odour
Ether-like odor
Melting Point
-118.4 °C
Boiling Point
38.2 °C
Density
1.4 (relative, water = 1)
Vapour Pressure
51 kPa at 20 °C
Refractive Index
1.4239
log P (octanol/water)
1.61

Source: PubChem CID 6332 (HSDB, ICSC)

Frequently asked questions

What is 1-Bromoethane commonly used for?

1-Bromoethane is primarily used as an alkylating agent in organic synthesis, solvent for extractions, and a reagent in pharmaceutical and agrochemical production.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of 1-Bromoethane?

The chemical formula is C₂H₅Br and the molecular weight is 108.97 g/mol.

How should 1-Bromoethane be stored?

Store at 2–8°C in a cool, dry place, away from incompatible substances like strong oxidizers, and in a tightly sealed container.

What grades of 1-Bromoethane does Molekula supply?

Molekula supplies ACS reagent grade and technical grade 1-Bromoethane; purity varies by grade—contact us for specific certifications.

Can Molekula supply 1-Bromoethane in bulk quantities?

Yes, we offer bulk quantities of 1-Bromoethane in drums and IBCs; minimum order quantities and packaging options depend on grade and customer needs.

What documentation comes with an order of 1-Bromoethane?

Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA), Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS/SDS), and batch-specific documentation for traceability.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.

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