Ethyl bromide by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. Also known as bromoethane, this compound is a haloalkane. The reagent is available as a colourless liquid which is soluble in water. It has a melting point of 120 to 116 C, and a boiling point of 38.0 to 38.8 C. Ethyl bromide is prepared from the addition of HBr to ethane. While it is stable under general conditions, this reagent is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. CAS No.: 74-96-4 Quantity Provided: 250 ml per bottle Molecular formula: C2H5Br Molecular weight: 108.97 Assay: Minimum 99 % Ethyl bromide has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. This compound finds several applications in the synthesis of various organic derivatives. Ethyl bromide is used as a synthetic equivalent of the ethyl carbocation (Et+) synthon. It is majorly used as a solvent, an anaesthetic in medicine, and as a refrigerant. Ethyl bromide is also used to manufacture pharmaceuticals like vitamin A as well as flame retardants. This reagent is suitable for the industrial synthesis of products and research applications.