Description 1-Bromobutane is used in the synthesis of procaine and tetracaine. Basic Info Chemical Name 1-Bromobutane Synonyms 1-Butyl-biuret; 1-bromo-n-butane; 1-Bromobutan; n-butylbromide; 1-bromo-butane; Expand CAS No. 109-65-9 Molecular Formula C4H9Br Molecular Weight 137.01800 PSA 0.00000 LogP 2.18140 Properties Appearance & Physical State clear colorless to slightly yellow liquid Density 1.276 Boiling Point 100-104ºC Melting Point -112ºC Flash Point 23ºC Refractive Index 1.4384-1.4404 Water Solubility 0.608 g/L (30 ºC) Stability Stable. Flammable - note low flash point. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases. Storage Condition Flammables area Vapor Density 4.7 (vs air) Vapor Pressure 150 mm Hg ( 50 °C) |