2,2'-Dibromodiethyl ether

CAS NO.：5414-19-7
Empirical Formula: C4H8Br2O
Molecular Weight: 231.91
MDL number: MFCD00039196
EINECS: 226-504-2
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-07-27 13:57:03

What is 2,2'-Dibromodiethyl ether?

Description

Bis(2-bromoethyl) ether is an either compound with two terminal bromine atoms. Bis(2-bromoethyl) ether can be used as a building block for variety of pharmaceutical compounds and mateials.

Chemical properties

colourless liquid

The Uses of 2,2'-Dibromodiethyl ether

2-Bromoethyl ether (2,2′-Dibromodiethyl ether) may be used in the preparation of 1,4,7-trioxa-10-19-dithia-13,16-diaza-12,17-dioxo-8,9,14,15,20,21-tribenzoheneicosane.

General Description

2-Bromoethyl ether (2,2′-Dibromodiethyl ether) is a halogen containing ether. 2,2′-Dibromodiethyl ether has been prepared by reacting dioxane with anhydrous, bromine free hydrogen bromide.

Properties of 2,2'-Dibromodiethyl ether

Boiling point:	92-93 °C12 mm Hg(lit.)
Density	1.845 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index	1.513
Flash point:	185 °F
storage temp.	2-8°C
solubility	Chloroform (Soluble), Methanol (Slightly)
form	clear liquid
color	Colorless to Light yellow to Light orange
Specific Gravity	1.845
Water Solubility	Not miscible or difficult to mix with water.
BRN	1098335
Stability:	This product may also contain 2-chloroethyl ether (CAS 111-44-4) or N,N-dimethylformamide (CAS 68-12-2) MSDS data for these materials should be consulted before use. Combustible. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, acid chlorides, chloroformates, reducing agents, halogens.
CAS DataBase Reference	5414-19-7(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	1-Bromo-2-(2-bromoethoxy)ethane(5414-19-7)
EPA Substance Registry System	Ethane, 1,1'-oxybis[2-bromo- (5414-19-7)

Safety information for 2,2'-Dibromodiethyl ether

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H318:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.