(1-Bromoethyl)benzene

Synonym(s):α-Methylbenzyl bromide

CAS NO.：585-71-7
Empirical Formula: C8H9Br
Molecular Weight: 185.06
MDL number: MFCD00000139
EINECS: 209-560-2
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-12-25 17:47:29

What is (1-Bromoethyl)benzene?

Chemical properties

CLEAR YELLOW TO BROWNISH LIQUID

The Uses of (1-Bromoethyl)benzene

(1-Bromoethyl)benzene has been employed in controlled radical polymerization of styrene, in asymmetric esterification of benzoic acid in the presence of a chiral cyclic guanidine and as initiator in the synthesis of bromine terminated polyp-methoxystyrene and polystyrene via atom transfer radical polymerization.

Synthesis Reference(s)

The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 48, p. 1678, 1983 DOI: 10.1021/jo00158a018
Synthesis, p. 383, 1981

Properties of (1-Bromoethyl)benzene

Melting point:	-65°C
Boiling point:	94 °C/16 mmHg (lit.)
Density	1.356 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.56(lit.)
Flash point:	179 °F
storage temp.	Inert atmosphere,2-8°C
solubility	Soluble in alcohol, ether, and benzene.
form	Liquid
color	Clear yellow to brownish
Sensitive	Moisture Sensitive
BRN	507210
InChI	InChI=1S/C8H9Br/c1-7(9)8-5-3-2-4-6-8/h2-7H,1H3
CAS DataBase Reference	585-71-7(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Benzene, (1-bromoethyl)-(585-71-7)
EPA Substance Registry System	(1-Bromoethyl)benzene (585-71-7)

Safety information for (1-Bromoethyl)benzene

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.