Isopropyl bromide
CAS 75-26-3
EC 200-855-1
Formula C3H7Br
MW 122.99 g/mol
Pharmaceutical Intermediates Agriculture & FeedPharmaceuticals & HealthcareTextile, Leather & PaperPlastics & Polymers Flame RetardancyPreservation & Biocide
Description
Isopropyl bromide (CAS 75-26-3), also known as 2-bromopropane, is an organobromine compound with the molecular formula C3H7Br. It carries no assigned E-code and is classified within the pharmaceutical intermediates category. It is registered under EC number 200-855-1 and falls under HS code 29033036 for customs classification.
In pharmaceutical synthesis, isopropyl bromide functions as an alkylating agent, transferring the isopropyl group to target molecules during active ingredient manufacturing. In flame retardant applications, the bromine atom interrupts combustion chain reactions within polymer matrices, reducing flammability in plastics and textiles. It also serves as an antimicrobial intermediate in agricultural and preservation chemistry.
Isopropyl bromide is supplied as a liquid and is subject to REACH registration requirements within the European Economic Area. Procurement teams should verify supplier compliance documentation and SDS alignment with current CLP regulations. Packaging formats and available grades should be confirmed directly with the supplier based on application requirements.
In pharmaceutical synthesis, isopropyl bromide functions as an alkylating agent, transferring the isopropyl group to target molecules during active ingredient manufacturing. In flame retardant applications, the bromine atom interrupts combustion chain reactions within polymer matrices, reducing flammability in plastics and textiles. It also serves as an antimicrobial intermediate in agricultural and preservation chemistry.
Isopropyl bromide is supplied as a liquid and is subject to REACH registration requirements within the European Economic Area. Procurement teams should verify supplier compliance documentation and SDS alignment with current CLP regulations. Packaging formats and available grades should be confirmed directly with the supplier based on application requirements.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | -89.0 °C |
| Boiling Point | 59.38 °C @ Press: 760 Torr |
| Density | 1.31 g/cm³ @ Temp: 20 °C |
| Flash Point | 67 °F |
| Appearance | colourless liquid |
| Color | Clear colorless to very light brown |
| Form | Liquid |
| Water Solubility | 0.3 g/100 mL |
| Vapor Pressure | 224 hPa (20 °C) |
| Refractive Index | n 20/D 1.425(lit.) |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Danger GHS02 GHS08
H
H225H316H320H350H360H371H372H373H402
P
P203P210P233P240P241P242P243P260P264P270P273P280P318P319P405P501P264+P265P308+P316P332+P317P337+P317P370+P378P403+P235P303+P361+P353P305+P351+P338
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29033036 |
| UN Number | 2344 |
| ADR Class | 3 |
| Packing Group | II |
| WGK (Germany) | 1 |
Other Names
2-bromopropaneiso-C3H7Br2-Brompropan2-bromo-propanbromo-2propanepropane,2-bromo-
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