Product Name: Ethoxycarbonylmethyltriphenylphosphonium Bromide
Chemical Formula: C23H22BrO2P
CAS Number: 2501-81-5
Synonyms: Carbomethoxymethyltriphenylphosphonium bromide
Recommended Use: Laboratory reagent, intermediate for organic synthesis
Supplier: Information provided by local distributor or manufacturer
Emergency Contact: Refer to company emergency line or local poison control center
GHS Classification: Acute toxicity - Oral (Category 4), Eye irritation (Category 2A), Skin irritation (Category 2)
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause discomfort if inhaled.
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing dust. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear protective equipment. If swallowed: seek medical advice.
Chemical Name: Ethoxycarbonylmethyltriphenylphosphonium Bromide
CAS Number: 2501-81-5
Concentration: 98% minimum
Impurities: Minor byproducts (triphenylphosphine oxide, less than 2%)
Other: No other hazardous ingredients present
Inhalation: Remove from exposure, move to fresh air, seek medical help for persistent cough or difficulty breathing.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with plenty of water and soap. Contact physician if irritation persists.
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with clean water for 15 minutes, lifting eyelids occasionally. Remove contact lenses if present, continue rinsing. Seek immediate medical attention.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention right away, provide product details to healthcare provider.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically. No known specific antidote.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide, or water spray. Avoid high-pressure water jet.
Specific Hazards: May release toxic fumes of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen bromide, and phosphine oxides under fire conditions.
Protective Equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full protective clothing.
Special Procedures: Cool fire-exposed containers with water spray. Prevent runoff from entering drains or water sources.
Personal Precautions: Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Use personal protective gear including gloves, lab coat, goggles, and appropriate respiratory protection.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Avoid discharge into drains, surface water, or soil.
Methods for Containment and Clean-up: Sweep up without raising dust, place in a suitable container for disposal. Ventilate area. Clean contaminated surfaces with soap and plenty of water. Dispose of as hazardous waste.
Handling: Use in a chemical fume hood with adequate ventilation. Avoid inhalation, ingestion, and direct contact. Wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) during all operations.
Storage: Store in tightly closed original container in a well-ventilated, cool, and dry area, away from strong oxidizing agents and moisture. Keep locked up or out of reach of unauthorized personnel.
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers, strong acids, moisture.
Hygiene Recommendations: Wash hands after use, remove contaminated clothing before leaving work area.
Engineering Controls: Use with local exhaust ventilation or in a chemical fume hood. Ensure adequate ventilation to limit dust and vapor exposure.
Eye Protection: Safety goggles meeting appropriate standards
Skin Protection: Impervious gloves (nitrile or neoprene recommended), lab coat or apron
Respiratory Protection: Use a dust mask or respirator with appropriate filter for particulates, especially during handling or spills
Workplace Exposure Limits: No occupational exposure limits established for this material. Minimize exposure as much as possible.
Environmental Controls: Avoid release into environment.
Appearance: White or off-white crystalline powder
Odor: Odorless
Molecular Weight: 429.30 g/mol
Melting Point: 200-210°C
Boiling Point: Not applicable (decomposes)
Solubility: Soluble in polar solvents such as dimethyl sulfoxide, methanol, ethanol
pH: Not applicable (non-aqueous solution)
Vapor Pressure: Negligible
Density: Approximately 1.4 g/cm³
Partition Coefficient: Not determined
Flash Point: Not flammable
Oxidizing Properties: Not an oxidizer
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions.
Conditions to Avoid: Excess heat, open flames, incompatible materials, moisture
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, water/moisture (hydrolysis possible)
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon oxides, bromine vapors, phosphine oxide fumes
Polymerization: Will not occur
Acute Toxicity: Harmful if swallowed; may cause abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea. Limited data available on LD50.
Skin Contact: Causes irritation, redness, and possible rash with repeated or prolonged exposure.
Eye Contact: Causes irritation, redness, blurred vision, tearing; severe exposures may result in damage.
Inhalation: Dust may irritate respiratory tract, cause coughing and throat discomfort; not expected to cause acute toxicity at typical laboratory exposure levels.
Carcinogenicity: Material not listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA as a known or suspected carcinogen.
Mutagenicity / Reproductive Toxicity: No data available, precaution recommended.
Chronic Exposure: Repeated or prolonged exposure may aggravate pre-existing conditions and cause dry or cracked skin.
Environmental Impact: May be harmful to aquatic organisms or plants if released in significant amounts.
Mobility: No data available, expected to have low mobility in soil.
Persistence and Degradability: Not readily biodegradable; slow breakdown possible in soil or water.
Bioaccumulation Potential: Insufficient information; avoid uncontrolled release.
Aquatic Toxicity: Avoid discharge into waterways to prevent harmful effects on aquatic life.
Waste Disposal: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, and national regulations for hazardous chemicals. Use a licensed chemical waste disposal contractor.
Contaminated Packaging: Triple rinse, puncture or crush before disposal. Do not reuse empty containers.
Additional Information: Follow all federal, state, and local environmental regulations governing chemical waste.
UN Number: Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations.
Transport Hazard Class: Not regulated for road, air, or sea transport under standard conditions.
Packing Group: Not assigned
Shipping Name: Chemical, non-hazardous for transport
Special Precautions for Transport: Prevent container damage, keep dry during transport.
Marine Pollutant: Not designated as marine pollutant.
TSCA: Listed in the Toxic Substances Control Act Inventory in the U.S.
REACH: Not registered in EU REACH Regulation
OSHA Status: Not specifically regulated under OSHA hazard communication standard.
SARA Title III: Not subject to reporting requirements
California Proposition 65: This product does not contain any known chemicals listed.
Other Global Inventories: Check compliance with local chemical control regulations before import, export, or use.
