4-Bromobenzyl bromide, 98+%

Description

CAS: 589-15-1 | C7H6Br2 | 249.933 g/mol

4-Bromobenzyl bromide is used to prepare a 20-member aminomethyl-substituted biaryl library via sequential N-alkylation of various amines.

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Applications
4-Bromobenzyl bromide is used to prepare a 20-member aminomethyl-substituted biaryl library via sequential N-alkylation of various amines.

Solubility
Easily soluble in hot alcohol, ether, carbon disulfide, benzene and glacial acetic acid. Soluble in water and alcohol.

Notes
Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Store at 4°C. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. It is sensitive to light.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 589-15-1
• Molecular Formula: C7H6Br2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 249.933
• MDL Number: MFCD00000179
• InChI Key: YLRBJYMANQKEAW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 4-bromobenzyl bromide, 1-bromo-4-bromomethyl benzene, p-bromobenzyl bromide, alpha,p-dibromotoluene, alpha,4-dibromotoluene, benzene, 1-bromo-4-bromomethyl, 4-bromobenzylbromide, unii-3d1ttl8bgn, a,p-dibromotoluene, 4-bromo benzyl bromide
• PubChem CID: 68527
• IUPAC Name: 1-bromo-4-(bromomethyl)benzene
• SMILES: C1=CC(=CC=C1CBr)Br

• Melting Point: 60°C to 64°C
• Boiling Point: 115°C to 124°C (12 mmHg)
• Quantity: 100 g
• UN Number: UN1759
• Beilstein: 606498
• Merck Index: 14,1409
• Solubility Information: Easily soluble in hot alcohol,ether,carbon disulfide,benzene and glacial acetic acid. Soluble in water and alcohol.
• Formula Weight: 249.94
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 4-Bromobenzyl bromide

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H314-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H314-H318 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage.
Precautionary Statement	P260-P264b-P271-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE SOLIDS, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	209-636-5
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only