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Organic Chemicals

Bromoethane

RA000853 CAS 74-96-4 For Synthesis

Identity

Product code
RA000853
CAS number
74-96-4
Grade
For Synthesis
Purity
99%
Molecular formula
C2H5Br
Molecular weight
108.97

Classification

Applications
Organic Synthesis

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Liquid —
Final boiling point [°C] 40 °C °C
Vapour pressure [20°C] 519.7 hPa hPa
Vapour density 3.76 —
Density [g/cm3] 1.45 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] Slightly soluble —
Viscosity at 40°C [mm2/s] 0.379 cP cP
Colour Clear Colorless —
Odour Ethereal odor —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] -119 °C °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 511 °C °C
Flammability (solid, gas) Flammable —
Flash point [°C] -23 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 37 - 40 °C °C
Initial boiling point [°C] 37 °C °C

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance Colorless to light yellow clear liquid — —
Colour Max 20 APHA APHA —
Purity Min 99.0 % % GC
Non - volatile matter Max 0.005 % % —
Acidity Max 0.015 % % —
Weight/ mL (20 °C) 1.456 - 1.462 g g —
Refractive index (20°C; 589 nm) (20 °C) 1.4235 - 1.4250 — —

Packaging

Pack size SKU
250 mL RA000853-PK-250ML
25 L RA000853-PK-25L
500 mL RA000853-PK-500ML