Molecular Formula | C5H9BrO2 |
Molar Mass | 181.03 |
Density | 1.412 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Melting Point | 184-186 °C(Solv: water (7732-18-5)) |
Boling Point | 135-136 °C/50 mmHg (lit.) |
Flash Point | 175°F |
Water Solubility | Soluble in water, alcohol, chloroform, benzene. |
Solubility | H2O: soluble |
Vapor Presure | 0.962mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | Liquid |
Color | Clear colorless to pale yellow |
BRN | 1700933 |
Storage Condition | Keep in dark place,Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
Sensitive | Light Sensitive |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.452(lit.) |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Character: colorless liquid. It has irritating odor and turns yellow in light. boiling point 179 ℃ relative density 1.4123 refractive index 1.4516 solubility: miscible with ethanol and ether, insoluble in water. |
Use | Used as a reagent for organic synthesis |
Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant |
Risk Codes | 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection |
WGK Germany | 3 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 29159000 |
NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
Uses | Ethyl 3-bromopropionate is a carboxylate organic substance and can be used as an intermediate in organic synthesis. Used as an organic synthesis reagent Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis. |
Production method | is obtained by esterification of β-bromopropionic acid and ethanol. |