Bromoethane, also known as ethyl bromide, is a chemical compound of the haloalkanes group. It is abbreviated by chemists as EtBr (which is also used as an abbreviation for ethidium bromide). This volatile compound has an ether-like odor.

Bromoethane is a bromoalkane that is ethane carrying a bromo substituent. It is an alkylating agent used as a chemical intermediate in various organic syntheses. It has a role as a carcinogenic agent, a solvent, a refrigerant, a local anaesthetic and an alkylating agent.

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Bromoethane was first synthesized in France in 1827 by Serullas from alcohol and bromine reacted with phosphorus (STN International, 1989).

bromoethane: ChEBI ID CHEBI:47232: Definition A bromoalkane that is ethane carrying a bromo substituent. It is an alkylating agent used as a chemical intermediate in various organic syntheses. Stars This entity has been manually annotated by the ChEBI Team.

2025年1月27日 · Bromoethane is an alkylating agent primarily used as a chemical intermediate in organic synthesis, in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, and for the ethylation of gasoline. To a lesser extent, it has been used as a fruit and grain fumigant, refrigerant, and solvent.

Other names: Ethane, bromo-; Bromic ether; Bromoethane; Hydrobromic ether; Monobromoethane; C2H5Br; 1-Bromoethane; Bromure d'ethyle; Etylu bromek; Halon 2001; NCI-C55481; UN 1891; NSC 8824 Permanent link for this species. Use this link for bookmarking this species for future reference. Information on this page: Reaction thermochemistry data;

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The naturally occurring bromoethane, which is used in industrial and pharmaceutical applications, is a highly lipophilic chemical and can pass through the blood–brain barrier (Klassen, 1996).

Bromoethane (CAS No. 74-96-4) is a colourless liquid with a vapour heavier than air. Explosive reactions can occur with air and various metals. Bromoethane reacts vigorously with oxidizing agents and strong alkalis. The main use of bromoethane is as …