Benzyl bromide PurCert Secondary Working Standard for GC [Includes all characterization data]
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Synonym: alpha-Bromotoluene
Linear Formula:
C7H7Br
Molecular Weight: 171.03 g/mol
CAS Number: 100-39-0
Properties
| Assay Purity | >= 99.5 % |
| Refractive index | n20/D 1.575 (lit.) |
| B pt. | 198-199 °C |
| M pt. | -3 to -1 °C |
| Density | 1.43 g/cm3 |
| Form | Liquid |
Safety Information
| Hazard Statement(s) | H315-H319-H335 |
| Precautionary Statement | P261-P264-P271-P280-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338 |
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| Signal word | Warning |
| HS Code | 98020000 |
| Storage Temp. | Room Temperature |
| Storage Class | 6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 very toxic hazardous materials |
| UN Number | 1737 |
Description
Application
It is commonly used as an intermediate in organic synthesis particularly in the production of pharmaceuticals dyes perfumes and resins. It is also used for introducing the benzyl group into other compounds through substitution reactions.
Purpose
The main purpose of benzyl bromide is to act as a benzylating agent enabling the formation of new chemical compounds by transferring the benzyl group in various synthetic processes.
General Description
Benzyl bromide is an aromatic organic compound with the formula CHCHBr typically appearing as a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a strong irritating odor. It is highly reactive due to the presence of the bromine atom attached to the benzyl group.
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