2-Bromoethanol, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

2-Bromoethanol is utilized in selective reduction of nitroarenes. It is used as a solvent and organic synthetic raw material. It finds application in the synthesis of 2-piperidin-1-yl-ethanol by reacting with piperidine. It is used in selective reduction of nitroarenes.

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Applications
2-Bromoethanol is utilized in selective reduction of nitroarenes. It is used as a solvent and organic synthetic raw material. It finds application in the synthesis of 2-piperidin-1-yl-ethanol by reacting with piperidine. It is used in selective reduction of nitroarenes.

Solubility
Miscible with water, organic solvent and petroleum ether.

Notes
Light sensitive. Hygroscopic. Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong acids, strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents, acid chlorides and acid anhydrides.

Specifications

• Melting Point: -80°C
• Density: 1.762
• Boiling Point: 149°C to 150°C
• Flash Point: >110°C (230°F)
• Linear Formula: BrCH₂CH₂OH
• Refractive Index: 1.493
• Quantity: 25 g
• UN Number: UN2922
• Beilstein: 878140
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic; Light sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,3792
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water,organic solvent and petroleum ether.
• Formula Weight: 124.97
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-Bromoethanol

Safety and Handling

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 3
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B

Hazard Statement

• H301-Toxic if swallowed.
• H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H331-Toxic if inhaled.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

RUO – Research Use Only