2-Bromobutane, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
11467357	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A15069.30	250 g
11457357	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A15069.0B	1000 g

Description

2-Bromobutane is utilized in the synthesis of non-nucleosides. It is used as a solvent as well as an intermediate in organic synthesis. It is an important raw material used to prepare Grignard reagent by reacting with magnesium. Further, it reacts with hydrocyanic acid to prepare sodium salt to get (+-)-sec-butyl cyanide. It is an important raw material used to prepare Grignard reagent by reacting with magnesium.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
2-Bromobutane is utilized in the synthesis of non-nucleosides. It is used as a solvent as well as an intermediate in organic synthesis. It is an important raw material used to prepare Grignard reagent by reacting with magnesium. Further, it reacts with hydrocyanic acid to prepare sodium salt to get (+-)-sec-butyl cyanide. It is an important raw material used to prepare Grignard reagent by reacting with magnesium.

Solubility
Miscible with alcohol and ether. Immiscible with water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, magnesium, sodium, sodium oxides and potassium.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 78-76-2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 137.02
• InChI Key: UPSXAPQYNGXVBF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• PubChem CID: 6554
• SMILES: CCC(C)Br

• Molecular Formula: C4H9Br
• MDL Number: MFCD00000156
• Synonym: sec-butyl bromide, butane, 2-bromo, 2-butyl bromide, methylethylbromomethane, 2-bromo-butane, secondary butyl bromide, sec-butylbromide, 1-bromo-1-methylpropane, ccris 106, bromobutane, 2
• IUPAC Name: 2-bromobutane

Specifications

• CAS: 78-76-2
• Density: 1.260
• Flash Point: 13°C (55°F)
• Molecular Formula: C4H9Br
• Refractive Index: 1.4369
• UN Number: UN2339
• Merck Index: 14,1554
• Solubility Information: Miscible with alcohol and ether. Immiscible with water.
• SMILES: CCC(C)Br
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 137.02
• Formula Weight: 137.03
• Physical Form: Liquid

• Melting Point: °C to 112°C
• Boiling Point: 91°C to 92°C
• Assay Percent Range: 98%
• Linear Formula: CH₃CHBrCH₂CH₃
• MDL Number: MFCD00000156
• Beilstein: 505949
• Synonym: sec-butyl bromide, butane, 2-bromo, 2-butyl bromide, methylethylbromomethane, 2-bromo-butane, secondary butyl bromide, sec-butylbromide, 1-bromo-1-methylpropane, ccris 106, bromobutane, 2
• InChI Key: UPSXAPQYNGXVBF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: 2-bromobutane
• PubChem CID: 6554
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-Bromobutane

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
H225-H336
Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c

H225-H315-H319-H335

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Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Flammable liquid Category 2
• Substances and mixtures corrosive to metals Category 1
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 C

Hazard Statement

• H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
• H290-May be corrosive to metals.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• 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.
• 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