| Name | 2-bromoethyl ethyl ether |
| Synonyms | 2-Bromoethoxyethane 2-BROMODIETHYL ETHER 2-ETHOXYETHYL BROMIDE 1-bromo-2-ethoxyethane BROMOETHYL ETHYL ETHER 1-Ethoxy-2-bromoethane 2-BROMOETHYL ETHYL ETHER 1-Bromo-2-ethoxyethylene 2-bromoethyl ethyl ether Ether, 2-bromoethyl ethyl Ethane, 1-bromo-2-ethoxy- 2-Bromoethyl Ethyl Ether, Pract. |
| CAS | 592-55-2 |
| EINECS | 209-763-6 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C4H9BrO/c1-2-6-4-3-5/h2-4H2,1H3 |
| Molecular Formula | C4H9BrO |
| Molar Mass | 153.02 |
| Density | 1.357g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
| Boling Point | 149-150°C750mm Hg(lit.) |
| Flash Point | 70°F |
| Water Solubility | SLIGHTLY SOLUBLE |
| Vapor Presure | 13.5mmHg at 25°C |
| Appearance | Liquid |
| Specific Gravity | 1.357 |
| Color | Clear colorless to brown |
| BRN | 1731362 |
| Storage Condition | Freezer |
| Sensitive | Moisture Sensitive |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.445(lit.) |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless liquid. Boiling point 125-127 ℃,40 ℃(3.19kPa), relative density (10/4 ℃)1.39, refractive index nD201.4450. |
| Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant![]() |
| Risk Codes | R10 - Flammable R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
| Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. |
| UN IDs | UN 2340 3/PG 2 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | KN3950000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29091900 |
| Hazard Class | 3 |
| Packing Group | II |
| NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
| EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
| use | organic synthesis intermediate. |
| Production method | Add phosphorus tribromide dropwise to 2-ethoxyethanol and heat and reflux. Then distillate the distillate below 150 ℃, wash with water, and dry to obtain the finished product with a yield of about 60%. |