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A1254912

sec-Butyl bromide , CP , 78-76-2

Synonym(s):
sec-Butyl bromide;2-Bromobutane;sec-Butyl bromide

CAS NO.:78-76-2

Empirical Formula: C4H9Br

Molecular Weight: 137.02

MDL number: MFCD00000156

EINECS: 201-140-7

Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: -112 °C
Boiling point: 91 °C(lit.)
Density  1.255 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor pressure  70 hPa (20 °C)
refractive index  n20/D 1.4369(lit.)
Flash point: 70 °F
storage temp.  Store at +2°C to +8°C.
solubility  <1g/l
form  Liquid
color  Clear colorless to yellow-brown
explosive limit 2.6-6.6%(V)
Water Solubility  insoluble
Merck  14,1554
BRN  505949
Dielectric constant 8.6400000000000006
Stability: Stable. Flammable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
InChIKey UPSXAPQYNGXVBF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP 3 at 35℃ and pH7

Description and Uses

2-Bromobutane is utilized in the synthesis of non-nucleosides. It is used as a solvent as well as an intermediate in organic synthesis. It is an important raw material used to prepare Grignard reagent by reacting with magnesium. Further, it reacts with hydrocyanic acid to prepare sodium salt to get (+-)-sec-butyl cyanide. It is an important raw material used to prepare Grignard reagent by reacting with magnesium.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS02
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H225-H412
Precautionary statements  P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P273
Hazard Codes  F,Xi
Risk Statements  11-36/37/38-10-52
Safety Statements  16-23-24/25-37/39-26
RIDADR  UN 2339 3/PG 2
WGK Germany  2
RTECS  EJ6228000
Autoignition Temperature 265 °C
Hazard Note  Irritant/Highly Flammable
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  3
PackingGroup  II
HS Code  29033036

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