Description

2-Bromoethyl ethyl ether (CAS No. 592-55-2) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C₄H₉BrO, widely utilized in synthetic chemistry and pharmaceutical research. Also known as 1-bromo-2-ethoxyethane, this versatile alkylating agent features a bromoethyl group linked to an ethoxy moiety, making it an essential intermediate for nucleophilic substitution reactions, Grignard reagent synthesis, and the preparation of complex ether derivatives. Its clear to pale yellow liquid form and moderate boiling point ensure easy handling under controlled conditions. Ideal for laboratory-scale and industrial applications, our product is rigorously tested to meet >98% purity standards, ensuring consistent performance in sensitive reactions. Packaged under inert gas to prevent degradation, it is suitable for use in organic synthesis, material science, and specialty chemical manufacturing.

Properties

• CAS Number: 592-55-2
• Complexity: 23.5
• IUPAC Name: 1-bromo-2-ethoxy-ethane
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H9BrO/c1-2-6-4-3-5/h2-4H2,1H3
• InChI Key: MMYKTRPLXXWLBC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 151.98368
• Molecular Formula: C4H9BrO
• Molecular Weight: 153.02
• SMILES: CCOCCBr
• Topological: 9.2
• Monoisotopic Mass: 151.98368
• Physical Description: 2-bromoethyl ethyl ether appears as a colorless liquid. Vapors are heavier than air.
• Synonyms: 2-Bromoethyl ethyl ether, 592-55-2, 1-Bromo-2-ethoxyethane, ETHANE, 1-BROMO-2-ETHOXY-, 2-Ethoxyethyl bromide, 2-Bromoethoxyethane, 1-Ethoxy-2-bromoethane, Ether, 2-bromoethyl ethyl, 1-Bromo-3-oxapentane, bromoethyl ethyl ether, 1-Bromo-2-ethoxyethylene, AK4DQ3EL7A, NSC 8026, NSC-8026, EINECS 209-763-6, UN2340, 5-BROMO-3-OXAPENTANE, AI3-52299, DTXSID2060464, MMYKTRPLXXWLBC-UHFFFAOYSA-, 2Bromoethoxyethane, 1Bromo2ethoxyethane, 1Ethoxy2bromoethane, 2Ethoxyethyl bromide, Ethane, 1bromo2ethoxy, Ether, 2bromoethyl ethyl, DTXCID6042571, Ether, 2bromoethyl ethyl (8CI), Ether, 2-bromoethyl ethyl (8CI), 209-763-6, inchi=1/c4h9bro/c1-2-6-4-3-5/h2-4h2,1h3, 1-bromo-2-ethoxy-ethane, 2-bromo-1-ethoxyethane, 2-Ethoxyethyl Bromide, Pract., 2-Bromoethyl ethyl ether, tech., 2-Bromodiethyl Ether, 2-bromoethylethylether, MFCD00000237, bromoethoxyethane, ethoxyethyl bromide, 2-ethoxyethylbromide, bromoethylethyl ether, 2-ethoxy ethylbromide, 2-Bromathyl Athylather, 2-bromoethyl ethylether, 2-bromoethyl-ethylether, 2-bromoethylethyl ether, beta-ethoxyethyl bromide, 2-bromoethyl-ethyl ether, UNII-AK4DQ3EL7A, 1-bromo-2-ethoxy ethane, 1-bromanyl-2-ethoxy-ethane, SCHEMBL57457, SCHEMBL3156749, SCHEMBL4461832, NSC8026, 2-Bromoethyl Ethyl Ether, Pract., BBL013472, SBB008332, STL166131, AKOS000200180, FB35029, FS-4004, UN 2340, DB-020719, B0595, NS00034117, ST50827976, EN300-19212, D95434, 2-Bromoethyl ethyl ether, technical grade, 90%, A832224, 2-Bromoethyl ethyl ether [UN2340] [Flammable liquid], F2190-0184, 2-Bromoethyl ethyl ether, tech. stabilized over potassium carbonate

Application

2-Bromoethyl ethyl ether serves as a key alkylating agent in organic synthesis, particularly for introducing ethoxyethyl groups into target molecules. It is commonly employed in the preparation of pharmaceutical intermediates, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers. Researchers also utilize it in cross-coupling reactions and as a precursor for synthesizing Grignard reagents. Its reactivity makes it valuable in modifying nucleophiles or creating ether-linked scaffolds in drug discovery.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H225 (100%): Highly Flammable liquid and vapor [Danger Flammable liquids]
• H315 (97.8%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (97.8%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (95.7%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P370+P378, P403+P233, P403+P235, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Flam. Liq. 2 (100%)
• Skin Irrit. 2 (97.8%)
• Eye Irrit. 2A (97.8%)
• STOT SE 3 (95.7%)

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