Cetyl bromide is a clear, colorless to yellow liquid that melts at 64 °F (18 °C). • Synonyms: Hexadecyl bromide, 1-Bromohexadecane • Chemical formula: C16H33Br, CH3– (CH2)14– CH2Br • Molecular weight: 305.33
Chemical Registration Numbers?
• CAS: 112-82-3
• EINECS: 204-008-7
Applications
• Organic synthesis
• Surfactant manufacturing
• Imaging chemicals
Specifications
| Appearance, 20 °C, visual | clear liquid |
| Assay, GC, % wt | ≥98.0 |
| Water (Karl Fischer), % wt | =?0.1 |
| Color, spectrophotometry, APHA | =?100 |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | clear liquid |
| Density, 20 ºC, g/cm3 (lb/gal) | 0.995 (8.3) |
| Flash point, ºF (ºC) | 230 (> 110) |
| Boiling point, 760 mm Hg, ºF (ºC) | 637 (336) |
| Melting point, ºF (ºC) | 64 (18) |
| Solubility in water | very slight |
Packing
• Available 180 kg net in HDPE drums.
• Shipped 4 drums per pallet.
Shipping Classification
• Proper shipping name: not regulated for transportation
• Hazard classification: NA