etüülbromiid

Etüülbromiid, also known as bromoethane, is an organobromine compound with the chemical formula C2H5Br. It is a colorless, volatile liquid with a sweet odor. Etüülbromiid is soluble in water and most organic solvents. It is typically produced by the reaction of ethanol with hydrobromic acid or phosphorus tribromide. Historically, etüülbromiid was used as a refrigerant and as an anesthetic, though its use in these applications has largely been discontinued due to safety concerns. It has also been employed as a fumigant for grains and as an ethylating agent in organic synthesis. Etüülbromiid is flammable and its vapors can form explosive mixtures with air. Exposure to etüülbromiid can cause irritation to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract. It is classified as a hazardous substance and requires careful handling and storage. In laboratory settings, it remains a useful reagent for introducing an ethyl group into organic molecules.