| Identification | |
| Name: | Bromoethane |
| Synonyms: | Ethyl bromide; Bromoethane; Bromoethane Ethyl bromide |
| CAS: | 74-96-4 |
| EINECS: | 200-825-8 |
| Molecular Formula: | C2H5Br |
| Molecular Weight: | 108.97 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C2H5Br/c1-2-3/h2H2,1H3 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | UN 1891 |
| Density: | 1.46 |
| Stability: | Stable. Highly flammable. Readily forms explosive mixtures with air. Note low flash point. Incompatible with alkali metals, aluminium, magnesium, strong bases, water, strong oxidizing agents. May be light sensitive. |
| Refractive index: | 1.4225-1.4245 |
| Appearance: | colourless liquid with an ether-like odour |
| Specification: |
?Bromoethane , its cas register number is 74-96-4. It also can be called Ethyl bromide ; Bromic ether ; Bromure d'ethyle ; Ethane, bromo- ; Hydrobromic ether ; Monobromoethane .It is a?colourless liquid with an ether-like odour.It slightly soluble in water and denser than water.It will react with steam to produce toxic and corrosive fumes.?It can react vigorously with oxidizers. It reacts with strong bases. It also reacts with chemically active metals such as sodium, potassium, calcium, powdered aluminum, zinc and magnesium. It will attack some forms of plastics, rubber and coatings. |
| Report: |
No epidemiological data relevant to the carcinogenicity of bromoethane were avlable.There is limited evidence in experimental animals for the carcinogenicity of bromoethane.Bromoethance is not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans(Group 3). |
| Packinggroup: | II |
| Storage Temperature: | Refrigerator |
| Sensitive: | Light Sensitive |
| Color: | Colorless to yellow liquid ... [Note: A gas above 101 degrees F]. |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
F:Flammable
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