| 2-Bromobutane | |
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2-Bromobutane |
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Other names
sec-Butylbromide |
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| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | 78-76-2 |
| PubChem | 6554 |
| ChemSpider | 6306 |
| ChEMBL | CHEMBL156276 |
| Jmol-3D images | Image 1 |
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| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C4H9Br |
| Molar mass | 137.02 g/mol |
| Density | 1.255 g/mL |
| Melting point |
-112 |
| Boiling point |
91 °C, 364 K, 196 °F |
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| Infobox references | |
2-Bromobutane is an isomer of 1-bromobutane. Both compounds share the molecular formula C4H9Br. 2-Bromobutane is also known as sec-butyl bromide or methylethylbromomethane. Because it contains bromine, a halogen, it is part of a larger class of compounds known as alkyl halides. It is a colorless liquid with a pleasant odor. Because the carbon atom connected to the bromine is connected to two other carbons the molecule is referred to as a secondary alkyl halide.
2-Bromobutane is relatively stable, toxic and is flammable. It is prone to undergo an E2 reaction if treated with a strong base, which is a bimolecular elimination which results in an alkene (double bond) product.
2-Bromobutane is an irritant, and harmful if ingested.[1] It can irritate and burn skin and eyes.