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Home/Compounds/Industrial Chemical/3-(bromomethyl)heptane
C8H17Br
193.12 g/mol
Industrial ChemicalWarning

2-Ethylhexyl bromide

CAS18908-66-2EC242-659-9
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Halocarbon
Primary Use
brominated flame retardant intermediate

2-Ethylhexyl bromide is a brominated organic compound used primarily as an intermediate in the production of brominated flame retardants, such as bis(2-ethylhexyl)tetrabromophthalate. It serves as a key building block in industrial chemical manufacturing.

intermediate for brominated flame retardants

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Safety Reference

Harmful
Harmful
Warning
H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Customs Tariff Classification

The international HS code for 2-Ethylhexyl bromide (CAS 18908-66-2) is 2903.69.

HS code (international, 6-digit)

2903.69

EU CN code (8-digit)

2903 69 19

Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.

Identifiers
IUPAC Name

3-(bromomethyl)heptane

InChIKey

NZWIYPLSXWYKLH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

CCCCC(CC)CBr

Synonyms (12)
  • 1-Bromo-2-ethylhexane
  • 2-Ethyl-1-hexyl bromide
  • 2-Ethyl-bromohexane
  • 2-Ethylhexyl bromide
  • 2-Ethylhexylhydrobromide
  • 3-(Bromomethyl)heptane
  • Heptane, 3-(bromomethyl)-
  • Hexane, 1-bromo-2-ethyl

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