Product Details
(2-Bromoethyl)benzene (CAS No.: 103-63-9)
Phenethylbromide is an organobromide compound that serves as an analytical reference material. It is pivotal in the synthesis of various compounds, including fentanyl. When it reacts with 4-piperidinone, it forms N-phenethyl-4-piperidone—a key precursor in fentanyl production. This precursor is categorized as a List I chemical in the United States. Additionally, phenethylbromide may be present as an impurity in fentanyl produced through this synthetic pathway.
(2-Bromoethyl)benzene is used in the synthesis of phenelzine via a reaction with hydrazine. It also acts as a precursor for the production of various beta-phenethyl derivatives, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and fragrances. Furthermore, it is utilized as a flame retardant.
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. |
| InChIKey | WMPPDTMATNBGJN-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 103-63-9(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 1-Bromo-2-phenylethane(103-63-9) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Benzene, (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 Data | 103-63-9(Hazardous Substances Data) |
