Bromoethane is used in organic synthesis for the introduction of ethyl group. It is widely used as solvent, as an anesthetic in medicine and as a refrigerant. It is an important component of antiknock fluid in gasoline. It is also also used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals like vitamin A as well as in the manufacture of flame retardants.
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Applications
Bromoethane is used in organic synthesis for the introduction of ethyl group. It is widely used as solvent, as an anesthetic in medicine and as a refrigerant. It is an important component of antiknock fluid in gasoline. It is also also used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals like vitamin A as well as in the manufacture of flame retardants.
Solubility
Miscible with ethanol, ether, chloroform and organic solvents.
Notes
Light sensitive. Store in cool place. Incompatible with strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, magnesium, potassium, calcium, sodium oxides, aluminum, zinc and alkali metals.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Sarzyński, D.; Gola, A. A.; Dryś, A.; Brudnik, K.; Jodkowski, J. T. Kinetic study of the reaction of chlorine atoms with bromoethane and D-bromoethane in the gas phase. Chem. Phys. Lett. 2011, 509 (4-6), 114-118.
- Zhu, J.; Zhang, Y.; Tian, M.; Liu, J. Fabrication of a Mixed Matrix Membrane with in Situ Synthesized Quaternized Polyethylenimine Nanoparticles for Dye Purification and Reuse. ACS Sustainable Chem. Eng. 2015, 3 (4), 690-701.