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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CAS 18908-66-2
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Safety Reference
Warning
H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
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