DL-Ethyl 2-bromobutyrate

CAS NO.：533-68-6
Empirical Formula: C6H11BrO2
Molecular Weight: 195.05
MDL number: MFCD00000155
EINECS: 208-574-6
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2025-04-01 16:04:50

What is DL-Ethyl 2-bromobutyrate?

Chemical properties

clear colorless to yellow liquid

The Uses of DL-Ethyl 2-bromobutyrate

Ethyl 2-bromobutyrate, is an important raw material and an intermediate used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuff. It is also used for agrochemical and pharmaceutical intermediate.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Journal of the American Chemical Society, 90, p. 1911, 1968 DOI: 10.1021/ja01009a048

Properties of DL-Ethyl 2-bromobutyrate

Melting point:	-4°C
Boiling point:	177 °C (lit.)
Density	1.321 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.447(lit.)
Flash point:	137 °F
storage temp.	2-8°C
form	clear liquid
color	Colorless to Almost colorless
Water Solubility	Insoluble in water. Miscible with alcohol and ether
Sensitive	Light Sensitive
Merck	14,1413
BRN	969841
Dielectric constant	8.0（20℃）
CAS DataBase Reference	533-68-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Butanoic acid, 2-bromo-, ethyl ester(533-68-6)
EPA Substance Registry System	Ethyl 2-bromobutyrate (533-68-6)

Safety information for DL-Ethyl 2-bromobutyrate

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Flame Flammables GHS02 Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H226:Flammable liquids H302:Acute toxicity,oral 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. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.