Ethyl 2-bromoisobutyrate

Synonyms

2-Bromo-2-methylpropanoic acid, ethyl ester; alpha-Bromoisobutyric acid, ethyl ester; Ethyl 2-bromo-2-methylpropanoate; Ethyl 2-bromo-2-methylpropionate; Ethyl alpha-bromo-alpha-methylpropionate; Ethyl alpha-bromoisobutyrate; Propionic acid, 2-bromo-2-methyl-, ethyl ester; Propanoic acid, 2-bromo-2-methyl-, ethyl ester; [ChemIDplus] 2-Bromoisobutyric acid ethyl ester; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] UN1993

Category

Halogenated Esters

Description

Clear light yellow liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]

Sources/Uses

Used to make fine and large scale chemicals and pharmaceuticals; [ECHA REACH Registrations]

Comments

A mild skin and severe eye irritant (may cause eye injury); May cause skin sensitization; Possible mutagen by oral exposure; [ECHA REACH Registrations] An irritant that may cause serious eye injury; A lachrymator; Harmful by ingestion; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Ethyl 2-bromopropionate."

Biomedical References

2.61 mm Hg

Explanatory Notes

The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Flammable liquid, n.o.s."

Yes

Yes

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Contact dermatitis, allergic