Bromoethane

Packaging Detail:

250kgs/drum

Delivery Detail

per order

mp 

-119 °C

bp 

37-40 °C(lit.)

density 

1.46 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

vapor density 

~3.75 (vs air)

vapor pressure 

25.32 psi ( 55 °C)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.425(lit.)

Fp 

-23 °C 

storage temp. 

Refrigerator

Water Solubility 

0.91 g/100 mL (20 ºC)

Sensitive 

Light Sensitive

Merck 

14,3771

BRN 

1209224

Stability:

Stable. Highly flammable. Readily forms explosive mixtures with air. Note low flash point. Incompatible with alkali metals, aluminium, magnesium, strong bases, water, strong oxidizing agents. May be light sensitive.

CAS DataBase Reference

74-96-4(CAS DataBase Reference)

NIST Chemistry Reference

Ethane, bromo-(74-96-4)

EPA Substance Registry System

Ethane, bromo-(74-96-4)

Hazard Codes 

F,Xn

Risk Statements 

11-20/22-40

Safety Statements 

36/37

RIDADR 

UN 1891 6.1/PG 2

WGK Germany 

1

RTECS 

KH6475000

HazardClass 

6.1

PackingGroup 

II

Hazardous Substances Data

74-96-4(Hazardous Substances Data)

Chemical Properties

colourless liquid with an ether-like odour

General Description

A colorless volatile liquid. Slightly soluble in water and denser than water. Flash point below 0°F. Vapors are heavier than air. Toxic by inhalation. Irritates skin and eyes. Used to make pharmaceuticals and as a solvent.