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2-Ethylhexyl bromide

2-Ethylhexyl bromide chemical structure
CAS Number18908-66-2
FormulaCH3(CH2)3CH(C2H5)CH2Br
Mol. Weight193.12 g/mol

What is 2-Ethylhexyl bromide?

2-Ethylhexyl bromide is a chemical compound with CAS number 18908-66-2 and molecular formula CH3(CH2)3CH(C2H5)CH2Br. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

2-Ethylhexyl bromide has been used in the synthesis of:
• methoxy-4-(2-ethylhexyloxy)benzene1
• photovoltaic conjugated polymer, having benzo[1,2-b:4,5-b′]difuran building block2
• 1-bromo-4-(2′-ethylhexyloxy)benzene3

Specifications

Linear Formula

CH3(CH2)3CH(C2H5)CH2Br

Molecular Weight

193.12 g/mol

Assay/Purity

95%

Boiling Point

75-77 °C/16 mmHg(lit.)

Density

1.086 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Safety Information

GHS07GHS07
Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315-H319-H335

Precautionary Statements

P261-P305 + P351 + P338

Required PPE

Eyeshields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US), type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

EC Number

242-659-9

WGK Germany

3

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