2-Bromobutane
[CAS# 78-76-2]

Identification

• Classification: Organic raw materials >> Hydrocarbon compounds and their derivatives >> Hydrocarbon halide
• Name: 2-Bromobutane
• Synonyms: Methylethylbromoomethane; sec-Butyl bromide
• Molecular Formula: C₄H₉Br
• Molecular Weight: 137.02
• CAS Registry Number: 78-76-2
• EC Number: 201-140-7

Properties

• Density: 1.255
• Melting point: -112 ºC
• Boiling point: 91 ºC
• Refractive index: 1.4359-1.4379
• Flash point: 21 ºC
• Water solubility: insoluble

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: F;Xi
• Risk Codes: R10;R11;R36/37/38
• Safety Description: S16;S23;S24/25;S26;S37/39

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	2	H225
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	3	H412
Substances or mixtures corrosive to metals	Met. Corr.	1	H290
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1	H314
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H336

• Transport Information: UN 2339