| Name | Bromomethyl methyl ether |
| Synonyms | BMME bromomethoxy-methan Bromo(methoxy)methane Methoxymethyl bromide METHOXYMETHYL BROMIDE bromo(methoxy)methane Methane, bromomethoxy- BROMOMETHYL METHYL ETHER Bromomethyl methyl ether BMME~Methoxymethylbromide Ether, bromomethyl methyl Bromomethylil Methul Ether |
| CAS | 13057-17-5 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C2H5BrO/c1-4-2-3/h2H2,1H3 |
| Molecular Formula | C2H5BrO |
| Molar Mass | 124.96 |
| Density | 1.531 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Boling Point | 87 °C (lit.) |
| Flash Point | 80°F |
| Water Solubility | Sparingly soluble in water. |
| Vapor Presure | 72.9mmHg at 25°C |
| Appearance | clear liquid |
| Specific Gravity | 1.531 |
| Color | Colorless to Light yellow to Light orange |
| BRN | 1730853 |
| Storage Condition | 2-8°C |
| Sensitive | Moisture Sensitive |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.456(lit.) |
| Hazard Symbols | Xn - Harmful![]() |
| Risk Codes | R10 - Flammable R20/21/22 - Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R40 - Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect |
| Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36/37 - Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. |
| UN IDs | UN 1992 3/PG 3 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29091990 |
| Hazard Class | 6.1 |
| Packing Group | II |
| NIST chemical information | information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
| EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
| Introduction | bromomethyl methyl ether is an organic intermediate, which can be obtained by the reaction of dimethyl formal with ZnBr2 and Acetyl bromide. |
| uses | bromomethyl methyl ether can be used to prepare format reagents. |