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2-Bromoethylbenzene
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| Other names
Phenethyl bromide
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.002.846 |
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| Properties | |
| C8H9Br | |
| Molar mass | 185.06 g·mol−1 |
| Appearance | Colorless to yellow liquid |
| Density | 1.355g/cm3 |
| Melting point | −56 °C (−69 °F; 217 K) |
| Boiling point | 221 °C (430 °F; 494 K) |
| Insoluble in water | |
| Hazards | |
| Flash point | 89 °C (192 °F; 362 K) |
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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2-Phenylethylbromide is an organobromide that can be produced by the action of bromine and red phosphorus on 2-phenylethanol.
It is moderately toxic by ingestion.
When reacted with hydrazine, phenelzine is produced.