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Methyl 3-(bromomethyl)benzoate, 97%
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25 g
Description
Methyl 3-(bromomethyl)benzoate is used in organic synthesis of other chemicals.
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
Methyl 3-(bromomethyl)benzoate is used in organic synthesis of other chemicals.
Solubility
Slightly soluble in water.
Notes
Store at 4°C. Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents. Light sensitive. Incompatible with reducing agents, amines.
Methyl 3-(bromomethyl)benzoate is used in organic synthesis of other chemicals.
Solubility
Slightly soluble in water.
Notes
Store at 4°C. Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents. Light sensitive. Incompatible with reducing agents, amines.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 43°C to 45°C |
Boiling Point | 115°C (0.8 mmHg) |
Quantity | 25 g |
UN Number | UN3261 |
Beilstein | 638569 |
Synonym | methyl 3-bromomethyl benzoate, m-carbomethoxybenzyl bromide, 3-bromomethyl benzoic acid methyl ester, benzoic acid, 3-bromomethyl-, methyl ester, methyl-3-bromomethylbenzoate, methyl alpha-bromo-m-toluate, methyl3-bromomethyl benzoate, methyl-3-bromomethyl benzoate, 3-carbomethoxybenzyl bromide |
Solubility Information | Slightly soluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 229.07 |
Percent Purity | 97% |
Chemical Name or Material | Methyl 3- (bromomethyl)benzoate |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H302-H314-H317-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H314-H318 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. |
Precautionary Statement | P260-P264b-P270-P271-P272-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P333+P313-P363-P501c |
DOTInformation | Hazard Class: 8; Packaging Group: II |
TSCA | No |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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