DL-Ethyl 2-bromobutyrate
[CAS# 533-68-6]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Ester >> Ethyl ester compound
• Name: DL-Ethyl 2-bromobutyrate
• Synonyms: Ethyl 2-bromobutyrate; 2-Bromobutyric acid ethyl ester
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₁₁BrO₂
• Molecular Weight: 195.05
• CAS Registry Number: 533-68-6
• EC Number: 208-574-6

Properties

• Density: 1.321
• Boiling point: 177 ºC
• Refractive index: 1.446-1.448
• Flash point: 58 ºC

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xi
• Risk Codes: R36/37/38
• Safety Description: S23;S24/25

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	3	H226
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1	H317
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1B	H314