2-Bromoethanol, 95%

Name: 2-Bromoethanol, 95%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-009976

About 2-Bromoethanol, 95%

2-Bromoethanol is an alcohol building block carrying the CAS registry number 540-51-2, specified at 95% purity. The compound has the formula C2H5BrO, corresponding to a molecular weight of 124.96 g/mol. It is also known as Ethylene Bromohydrin or Ethanol, 2-bromo-.

It is supplied as a colourless to light yellow to light orange liquid. Reported physical data include a density of 1.763 g/mL at 25 °C. Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat and ignition sources. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for catalysis and reduction reactions. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 25 g, 100 g and 500 g packs, 2-Bromoethanol is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Catalysis
Reduction reactions

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2-Bromoethanol, 95%
Catalogue No.	VQ-009976
CAS Number	540-51-2
IUPAC name	2-bromoethanol
Molecular formula	C₂H₅BrO
Molecular weight	124.96 g/mol
Exact mass	123.9524
Purity / assay	95%
HSN code	29241900
InChIKey	LDLCZOVUSADOIV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(CBr)O
PubChem CID	10898

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Colourless to light yellow to light orange liquid
Density	1.763 g/mL at 25 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	0.2
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 1
TPSA	20.2 Å²
Synonyms	Ethylene Bromohydrin, Ethanol, 2-bromo-, Bromoethanol, Glycol bromohydrin, 2-Hydroxyethyl bromide, 1-Bromo-2-ethanol, Ethylenebromohydrin, 2-Bromoethyl alcohol, beta-bromoethyl alcohol, 2-bromoethan-1-ol, 2-Bromo-1-ethanol, 2-bromo-ethanol

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Toxic

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H301Toxic if swallowed
H311Toxic in contact with skin
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H331Toxic if inhaled

Precautionary statements: P260, P261, P262, P264, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P316, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P352, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P321, P330, P361 + P364, P363, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 2-Bromoethanol, 95%?

The CAS Registry Number of 2-Bromoethanol, 95% is 540-51-2. It is also known as Ethylene Bromohydrin, Ethanol, 2-bromo-, Bromoethanol.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Bromoethanol, 95%?

2-Bromoethanol, 95% has the molecular formula C2H5BrO and a molecular weight of 124.96 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-bromoethanol.

Which grade and pack sizes of 2-Bromoethanol, 95% can I order?

We supply 2-Bromoethanol, 95% in (95%) grade, in 25 g, 100 g, 500 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 2-Bromoethanol, 95%?

Yes. Every lot of 2-Bromoethanol, 95% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 2-Bromoethanol, 95% be shipped internationally?

Yes. 2-Bromoethanol, 95% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.