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Cetyl Bromide

Chemical Name: 1-Cetyl Bromide

Formula: C16H33Br

CAS Number: 112-82-3

Bromine content (%): 26.5

Molecular Weight: 305.35

Field of Use:
Cetyl bromide is used as an intermediate in organic synthesis and in the manufacture of viscosifiers for Paints & Pigments and oil drilling.

Typical Properties:

Boiling point/range °C 336
Melting point/range °C 15
Specific gravity, 25°C 1.0
Vapor density (air=1) 10.6
Solubility in water Insoluble
Solubility in other solvents Organic solvents
Flash point °C 177

 

Specifications:

Appearance CLEAR AMBER TO PALE BROWN LIQ.
Assay (GC) % Min 98
Acidity (PPM as HCl) Max 50
Specific Gravity at 20°C Min 0.995 Max 1.005
Water Content (ppm) Traces

 

Packaging:
Available in bulk Isotank, 190 Kg epoxy coated steel drums. 4 drums per pallet.