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4-(Bromomethyl)benzonitrile, 98%

Catalog No. AAB2064106
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Quantity:
5 g
25 g

CAS: 17201-43-3 | C8H6BrN | 196.047 g/mol

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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Applications
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.
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 17201-43-3
Molecular Formula C8H6BrN
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 196.047
MDL Number MFCD00001829
InChI Key UMLFTCYAQPPZER-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym 4-cyanobenzyl bromide, 4-bromomethyl benzonitrile, p-cyanobenzyl bromide, alpha-bromo-p-tolunitrile, benzonitrile, 4-bromomethyl, 4-bromomethyl-benzonitrile, alpha-bromo-p-toluonitrile, p-bromomethyl benzonitrile, 4-cyano benzyl bromide, benzonitrile, p-bromomethyl
PubChem CID 86996
IUPAC Name 4-(bromomethyl)benzonitrile
SMILES C1=CC(=CC=C1CBr)C#N

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
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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