Product Name: Tert-Butyl 6-Bromohexanoate
Chemical Family: Alkyl bromides
Recommended Use: Chemical intermediate, laboratory research
CAS Number: 112522-18-6
Supplier: Chemical manufacturer or distributor details on label
Emergency Contact: Refer to supplier emergency phone number as provided
Classification: Skin irritant (Category 2), Eye irritant (Category 2A), Acute toxicity (Category 4, oral and dermal)
Signal Word: Warning
GHS Pictograms: Exclamation mark
Hazard Statements: Harmful if swallowed or absorbed through skin, causes skin irritation, causes serious eye irritation
Precautionary Statements: Wear gloves and eye protection, wash hands thoroughly after handling, avoid inhalation of vapor or mist, do not eat or drink during use
Other Hazards: May cause respiratory tract irritation, environmental hazard to aquatic life if released
Chemical Name: Tert-Butyl 6-Bromohexanoate
Synonyms: 6-Bromohexanoic acid tert-butyl ester
CAS Number: 112522-18-6
Concentration: 96–100%
Impurities: Minor amounts of starting materials, less than 2% (for laboratory-grade material)
Other Components: None significant for hazard class
Inhalation: Move to fresh air, keep at rest, seek medical advice if symptoms persist such as coughing, shortness of breath
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, rinse skin thoroughly with plenty of water and mild soap, consult a physician for persistent irritation
Eye Contact: Flush cautiously with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if present, seek medical attention if irritation remains
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, do not induce vomiting, seek immediate medical help
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical powder, carbon dioxide, alcohol-resistant foam
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Direct water jet
Special Hazards: Combustion creates carbon oxides, hydrogen bromide, and possible toxic fumes
Advice for Firefighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear
Protective Actions: Cool containers exposed to flame with water spray, evacuate area if large fire emerges
Personal Precautions: Avoid inhalation and contact with skin or eyes, use gloves and splash goggles
Protective Equipment: Chemical-resistant gloves, lab coat, face shield
Environmental Precautions: Prevent spillage from entering drains, soil, waterways
Clean Up Methods: Absorb spill with inert material (sand, vermiculite), ventilate area well, dispose waste safely using sealed containers
Handling: Work in a chemical fume hood, avoid breathing vapor or mist, minimize splashing and direct contact
Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location, away from incompatible substances such as oxidizing agents, acids
Container Advice: Keep tightly closed, clearly labeled, avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight or heat
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands thoroughly after handling, do not reuse containers for other substances, keep work area clean
Engineering Controls: Use with adequate ventilation, preferably in a fume hood
Respiratory Protection: Use NIOSH-approved respirators if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation is experienced
Eye Protection: Chemical splash goggles and face shield
Skin Protection: Nitrile gloves and lab coat
Environmental Exposure Controls: Local exhaust ventilation recommended, measures to prevent release to the environment
Occupational Exposure Limit: No governmental exposure limit established specifically for this compound
Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor: Mild, characteristic organic odor
Odor Threshold: Not available
pH: Not applicable
Melting Point/Freezing Point: Below room temperature
Boiling Point: Estimated 170–190°C at normal pressure
Flash Point: Around 75°C (closed cup)
Evaporation Rate: Not determined
Flammability: Not highly flammable but vapors can ignite
Vapor Pressure: Low at 20°C
Solubility in Water: Nearly insoluble
Partition Coefficient (log Kow): Not available
Viscosity: Low, flows readily at room temperature
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal storage and handling conditions
Reactivity: May react with strong bases, oxidizers, acids
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon oxides, bromine compounds, tert-butyl alcohol on thermal decomposition
Conditions to Avoid: High heat, open flames, strong oxidizers
Polymerization: Not known to occur
Acute Toxicity: Harmful if swallowed or absorbed
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Causes skin irritation
Eye Damage/Irritation: Causes severe eye irritation, may result in redness and pain
Respiratory or Skin Sensitization: Data not available, but possible irritation
Chronic Effects: No long-term data available, similar substances can cause central nervous system depression at high exposure
Carcinogenicity: No evidence for this compound
Mutagenicity: Not tested
Reproductive Toxicity: No data
Toxicity: Harmful to aquatic organisms based on structural analogy
Persistence and Degradability: Not readily biodegradable in the environment
Bioaccumulation Potential: Potential for bioaccumulation exists due to lipophilicity
Mobility in Soil: Low mobility, likely adsorbed onto soil particles
Other Adverse Effects: No data on long-term effects on fauna and flora, precaution recommended to prevent release
Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose of in accordance with federal, state and local regulations
Container Disposal: Rinse containers, remove all labels before disposal, send for incineration where permitted
Other Recommendations: Do not discharge to sewers or environment, consult local waste manager for chemical disposal guidance
UN Number: Not assigned
UN Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated for transport under most jurisdictions
Transport Hazard Class: Not classified
Packing Group: Not applicable
Environmental Hazards: Avoid accidental release during transit
Special Precautions for Transport: Use tightly sealed containers, upright positioning, avoid transport with food or feedstuffs
OSHA Status: Hazardous chemical, handle in accordance with OSHA hazard communication standards
TSCA Status: Listed or exempt
SARA Title III: No Section 313 chemicals present
California Proposition 65: Not listed
Labeling Requirements: GHS-compliant labeling with hazard and precautionary statements
Other Local or National Regulations: Consult national or state chemical inventory for registration, ensure compliance with workplace chemical safety handling rules
