Product name: Ethyl 2-bromobutyrate
Molecular formula: C₆H₁₁BrO₂
Molecular weight: 195.06 g/mol
CAS : 533-68-6
Appearance: Usually a colorless to pale yellow transparent liquid.
Odor: Has a pungent smell.
Boiling point: Approximately 158-160°C (at normal pressure)/approximately 67-69°C (20 mmHg, commonly used under vacuum distillation conditions).
Density: approximately 1.31-1.32 g/cm³ (at 20°C), heavier than water.
Refractive index (nD²⁰) : approximately 1.443-1.445.
Flash point: Approximately 50-60°C (open cup), classified as a flammable liquid.
Solubility: It is soluble in most organic solvents, such as ethanol, ether, acetone, benzene, chloroform, etc. Slightly soluble in water. It has a relatively low solubility in water and will hydrolyze slowly.