DL-Ethyl 2-bromobutyrate
Also known as: Ethyl 2-bromobutyrate, Ethyl 2-bromobutanoate, 2-Bromobutyric acid ethyl ester, alpha-Bromobutyric acid ethyl ester, Ethyl alpha-bromobutyrate, 2-Bromobutanoic acid ethyl ester, Butyric acid, 2-bromo-, ethyl ester, alpha-Bromo-n-butyric acid ethyl ester
DL-Ethyl 2-bromobutyrate (CAS 533-68-6) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C6H11BrO2 and a molecular weight of 195.054 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of -4°C, a boiling point of 179.4±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 58.3±0.0 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H226 — Flammable liquid and vapour, H302 — Harmful if swallowed and H315 — Causes skin irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 533-68-6
- Jingsj CID
- J-1526897-0
- Molecular Formula
- C6H11BrO2
- Molecular Weight
- 195.054 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | -4°C |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 179.4±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 58.3±0.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 193.994232 |
| PSA | 26.30000 |
| LogP | 2.25 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.9±0.3 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.456 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H226 — Flammable liquid and vapour
- H302 — Harmful if swallowed
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H318 — Causes serious eye damage
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2915900090 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2915900090 other saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward) MFN tariff:5.5% General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of DL-Ethyl 2-bromobutyrate?
The CAS number of DL-Ethyl 2-bromobutyrate is 533-68-6.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of DL-Ethyl 2-bromobutyrate?
DL-Ethyl 2-bromobutyrate has molecular formula C6H11BrO2 and molecular weight 195.054 g/mol.
Is DL-Ethyl 2-bromobutyrate hazardous?
DL-Ethyl 2-bromobutyrate has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H226 — Flammable liquid and vapour; H302 — Harmful if swallowed; H315 — Causes skin irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of DL-Ethyl 2-bromobutyrate?
For DL-Ethyl 2-bromobutyrate, Upstream Products: Ethyl 2-hydroxybutyrate, Ethanol, 2-Bromobutanoyl bromide; Downstream Products: 2-Methoxybutanoic acid, Ethyl 2-ethyl-3-oxobutanoate, 3-ethylpiperazin-2-one.
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