n-Propyl bromide

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n-Propyl bromide
IUPAC name 1-bromopropane
Other names bromomethylethane, 1-propyl bromide, 1-bromopropane
Identifiers
CAS number [106-94-5]
RTECS number TX4110000
SMILES CCCBr
Properties
Molecular formula C3H7Br
Molar mass 123.00
Appearance Colorless liquid
Density 1.353
Melting point

-109.9 °C, 163 K, -166 °F

Boiling point

71.0 °C, 344 K, 160 °F

Solubility in water 0.25 g/100 mL at 20 °C
Solubility in ethanol fully miscible
Solubility in diethyl ether fully miscible
Refractive index (nD) 1.43414
Viscosity 6.509 cP at 0 °C
5.241 cP at 20 °C
Hazards
MSDS External MSDS
NFPA 704
3
2
0
 
R-phrases R10 R20
S-phrases S9 S24
Flash point 21 °C
Related compounds
Related alkyl halides Ethyl bromide
isopropyl bromide
n-propyl chloride
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

n-Propyl bromide (also 1-bromopropane or 1-propyl bromide) is a colorless, flammable chemical compound. It has the chemical formula C3H7Br. It is an organic solvent used for the cleaning of metal surfaces, removal of soldering residues from electronic circuit boards, and as an adhesive solvent. It has quite a potent smell.

[edit] References

EPA’s Proposed Regulation of n-Propyl Bromide [1]