2-Bromobenzoyl chloride

CAS NO.：7154-66-7
Empirical Formula: C7H4BrClO
Molecular Weight: 219.46
MDL number: MFCD00000655
EINECS: 230-507-4
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2025-01-27 09:38:02

What is 2-Bromobenzoyl chloride?

Chemical properties

CLEAR COLOURLESS TO LIGHT YELLOW LIQUID

The Uses of 2-Bromobenzoyl chloride

2-Bromobenzoyl chloride is used in synthetic chemistry as an acylating agent. 2-Bromobenzoyl chloride is also used as a reagent to synthesize fluorazone, a heteroaromatic compound that exhibits antidiabetic, psychostimulant and anticancer activity.

Properties of 2-Bromobenzoyl chloride

Melting point:	8-10 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:	245 °C(lit.)
Density	1.679 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.597(lit.)
Flash point:	>230 °F
storage temp.	0-6°C
solubility	soluble in Chloroform, Methanol
form	Liquid
Specific Gravity	1.680
color	Clear colorless to light yellow
Sensitive	Moisture Sensitive
BRN	508506
CAS DataBase Reference	7154-66-7(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	2-Bromobenzoyl chloride(7154-66-7)

Safety information for 2-Bromobenzoyl chloride

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H314:Skin corrosion/irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.