2-Bromobenzyl bromide

Synonym(s):α,2-Dibromotoluene

CAS NO.：3433-80-5
Empirical Formula: C7H6Br2
Molecular Weight: 249.93
MDL number: MFCD00000173
EINECS: 222-334-8
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-12-25 17:47:29

What is 2-Bromobenzyl bromide?

Chemical properties

clear colorless to yellowish liquid after melting

The Uses of 2-Bromobenzyl bromide

2-Bromobenzyl bromide was used in the synthesis of substituted quinazolines and 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinazolines, 2- and 3-substituted indenes, tris-2-bromotribenzylamine3.

The Uses of 2-Bromobenzyl bromide

2-Bromobenzyl bromide was used in the synthesis of:

substituted quinazolines and 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinazolines
2- and 3-substituted indenes
tris-2-bromotribenzylamine

Properties of 2-Bromobenzyl bromide

Melting point:	29-32 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	129 °C/19 mmHg (lit.)
Density	1.8246 (rough estimate)
refractive index	n20/D 1.619(lit.)
Flash point:	>230 °F
storage temp.	Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
solubility	dioxane: soluble1g/10 mL, clear, colorless
form	Liquid After Melting
color	Clear colorless to yellow
Water Solubility	Insoluble in water.
BRN	971015
CAS DataBase Reference	3433-80-5(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Benzene, 1-bromo-2-(bromomethyl)-(3433-80-5)
EPA Substance Registry System	2-Bromobenzyl bromide (3433-80-5)

Safety information for 2-Bromobenzyl bromide

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Corrosion Corrosives GHS05
GHS Hazard Statements	H314:Skin corrosion/irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P260:Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P363:Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. 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.