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Benzyl bromide, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11495643
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Description

Benzyl bromide is widely useful in organic synthesis as a benzyl protecting group for alcohols and carboxylic acids. It is used in the preparation of foaming and frothing agents, quaternary ammonium compounds, peniclins, photographic chemicals, synthetic resins, dyes and plasticizers and esters. It is also involved in the synthesis of (E)-(2-Iodovinyl)benzene by reacting it with diiodomethane.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Benzyl bromide is widely useful in organic synthesis as a benzyl protecting group for alcohols and carboxylic acids. It is used in the preparation of foaming and frothing agents, quaternary ammonium compounds, peniclins, photographi
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 100-39-0
Molecular Formula C7H7Br
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 171.037
MDL Number MFCD00000172
InChI Key AGEZXYOZHKGVCM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym benzyl bromide, bromomethyl benzene, alpha-bromotoluene, bromophenylmethane, benzene, bromomethyl, phenylmethyl bromide, 1-bromotoluene, benzylbromide, cyclite
PubChem CID 7498
ChEBI CHEBI:59858
IUPAC Name bromomethylbenzene
SMILES C1=CC=C(C=C1)CBr

Specifications

Melting Point -4°C
Density 1.438
Boiling Point 198°C to 199°C
Flash Point 87°C (189°F)
Odor Pungent, Makes Eyes Water
Refractive Index 1.575
Quantity 1000 g
UN Number UN1737
Beilstein 385801
Sensitivity Moisture sensitive
Merck Index 14,1128
Solubility Information Miscible with benzene,carbon tetrachloride,ethanol and ether.
Formula Weight 171.04
Percent Purity 99%
Physical Form Liquid
Chemical Name or Material Benzyl bromide
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Benzyl bromide
 Signal Word
  • Warning
 Hazard Category
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
  • Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
 Hazard Statement
  • H315-Causes skin irritation.
  • H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P308-IF exposed or concerned:.
  • P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

RUO – Research Use Only

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