2 Bromoethyl Benzene

1.Versatile Synthesis Reagent: Phenethylbromide is used in the synthesis of a variety of compounds, including N-phenethyl-4-piperidone, a key precursor in fentanyl production.

2.Precise Analytical Tool: It serves as an analytical reference material for chemical analysis, aiding in the identification of fentanyl-related substances.

3.Key Intermediate in Pharmaceutical Production: Phenethylbromide is crucial for producing compounds like fentanyl, making it essential in pharmaceutical synthesis.

4.Regulatory Significance: As a List I chemical in the U.S., it plays an important role in controlling the production and distribution of controlled substances.

2 Bromoethyl Benzene CAS#103-63-9

2 Bromoethyl Benzene is an organobromide compound used as an analytical reference material. It plays a key role in synthesizing various compounds, including fentanyl. When reacted with 4-piperidinone, it forms N-phenethyl-4-piperidone, a crucial precursor in fentanyl production. This precursor is classified as a List I chemical in the United States. Additionally, phenethylbromide can be found as an impurity in fentanyl produced through this synthesis route.

2 Bromoethyl Benzene

Parameters

Melting point -56 °C
Boiling point 220-221 °C(lit.)
density 1.355 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index n20/D 1.556(lit.)
Fp 193 °F
storage temp. 2-8°C
solubility 0.039g/l
form Liquid
color Clear colorless to pale yellow
Water Solubility INSOLUBLE
BRN 507487
Stability:Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
InChIKeyWMPPDTMATNBGJN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
CAS DataBase Reference103-63-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference1-Bromo-2-phenylethane(103-63-9)
EPA Substance Registry SystemBenzene, (2-bromoethyl)- (103-63-9)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes Xn
Risk Statements 22-36-36/37/38
Safety Statements 26-37/39-39
RIDADR UN 1993 / PGIII
WGK Germany 3
RTECS CY9032000
TSCA Yes
HS Code 29036990
Hazardous Substances Data103-63-9(Hazardous Substances Data)

2 Bromoethyl Benzene is utilized in the synthesis of phenelzine through a reaction with hydrazine. It also serves as a precursor for producing various beta-phenethyl derivatives, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and fragrances. Additionally, it is employed as a flame retardant.

2 Bromoethyl Benzene

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