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Bromoethane

Бромоетан · Bromoetano · Бромэтан · برومو الإيثان · Bromethan · برمواتان · Brómetán · ブロモエタン · 브로모에탄 · Bromoetano · 溴乙烷 · Bromoetan

Structure of Bromoethane
CAS74-96-4
EC200-825-8
UN1891
FormulaC2H5Br
Molar mass108.97 g/mol
LEL6.7 % vol
UEL11.3 % vol
Flash point-20 °C
Autoignition temperature511 °C
Temperature classT1
Gas groupIIA
Relative density of the gas or vapour (air = 1)3.76
GHSDanger · H225, H302, H332, H351

Bromoethane is a bromoalkane that is ethane carrying a bromo substituent. It is an alkylating agent used as a chemical intermediate in various organic syntheses. Ethyl bromide appears as a colorless volatile liquid. Slightly soluble in water and denser than water. Flash point below 0 °F.

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