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4-(Bromomethyl)benzonitrile, 98%
Description
4-(Bromomethyl)benzonitrile is used in the synthesis of ligands containing a chelating pyrazolyl-pyridine group with a pendant aromatic nitrile. It is also useful in the preparation of 4-[(2H-tetra-zol-2-yl)methyl]benzonitrile by reaction with 2H-tetrazole in the presence of potassium hydroxide.
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4-(Bromomethyl)benzonitrile is used in the synthesis of ligands containing a chelating pyrazolyl-pyridine group with a pendant aromatic nitrile. It is also useful in the preparation of 4-[(2H-tetra-zol-2-yl)methyl]benzonitrile by reaction with 2H-tetrazole in the presence of potassium hydroxide.
Solubility
Soluble in chloroform and methanol. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Moisture and light sensitive. Store in a cool place. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, strong acids and bases.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 113°C to 117°C |
Quantity | 5 g |
UN Number | UN2923 |
Beilstein | 636717 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in chloroform and methanol. Insoluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 196.05 |
Percent Purity | 98% |
Chemical Name or Material | 4-(Bromomethyl)benzonitrile |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H314-H334-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H301-H311-H331-H314-H318-H317 Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction. |
Precautionary Statement | P260-P264b-P271-P280-P285-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, TOXIC, N.O.S. |
EINECSNumber | 241-246-0 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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