Product Description

Product2-Bromoethanol
CAS540-51-2
FormulaC2H5BrO
Synonym2-bromo-ethano, 2-Bromoethyl alcohol, 2-bromo-1-ethanol, beta-Bromoethyl alcohol, 2-Hydroxyethyl bromide, BROMOETHANOL-2, 2-BROMOETHANOL, Ethanol, 2-bromo-, CH2BrCH2OH(trans), Ethylene bromohydrin, Glycol bromohydrin, 1-Bromo-2-ethanol

Typical Product Specifications

Vapor Density4.3
Flash Point>230 °F
Density1.763 g/mL at 25 °C
StabilityStable, but probably light sensitive. Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Flammable. Forms an azeotrope with water.
Vapor Pressure2.4 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
Water solubility1-5 g/100 mL at 19 ยบC
Solubility1-5 g/100 mL at 19°C
Storage Temperature2-8°C
Melting Point-80 °C
Merck14,3792
SensitiveLight Sensitive
Boiling Point56-57 °C20 mm Hg
BRN Number878140
Refractive Index1.492
ClassAmines
FunctionIntermediates, Acid
IndustryPharmaceutical
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