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2-(Bromomethyl)naphthalene

  • CAS NO.:939-26-4
  • Empirical Formula: C11H9Br
  • Molecular Weight: 221.09
  • MDL number: MFCD00004123
  • EINECS: 213-359-5
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-11-05 19:05:58
2-(Bromomethyl)naphthalene Structural

What is 2-(Bromomethyl)naphthalene?

Chemical properties

White to cream solid

The Uses of 2-(Bromomethyl)naphthalene

2-(Bromomethyl)naphthalene (2-BMN) can be employed as a starting material in the synthesis of 2-(fluoromethyl)naphthalene , 2-naphthylmethyl azide , 2-naphthalenecarboxaldehyde , diselenide, bis(2-naphthalenylmethyl) , 1H-1,2,3-triazole, 4,4′-(1,4-phenylene)bis[1-(2-naphthalenylmethyl).

The Uses of 2-(Bromomethyl)naphthalene

It is an important raw material and intermediate used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuff.

Purification Methods

Dissolve the bromo compound in toluene, wash it with saturated aqueous NaHCO3, dry (Mg SO4), evaporate, fractionally distil the residue and recrystallise the solidified distillate from EtOH. [Chapman & Williams J Chem Soc 5044, 1952, Bergmann & Szmuszkovicz Bull Soc Chim Fr 20 566 1953, Beilstein 5 IV 1698.]

Properties of 2-(Bromomethyl)naphthalene

Melting point: 51-54 °C(lit.)
Boiling point: 213 °C100 mm Hg(lit.)
Density  1.3971 (rough estimate)
refractive index  1.6411 (estimate)
Flash point: >230 °F
storage temp.  2-8°C
solubility  Chloroform (Sparingly), Ethyl Acetate (Very Slightly)
form  Fine Crystalline Powder
color  Slightly yellow to light beige
Water Solubility  Soluble in water (reacts), and chloroform.
BRN  636546
CAS DataBase Reference 939-26-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Naphthalene, 2-(bromomethyl)-(939-26-4)

Safety information for 2-(Bromomethyl)naphthalene

Signal word Danger
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Corrosion
Corrosives
GHS05
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements H314:Skin corrosion/irritation
H317:Sensitisation, Skin
Precautionary Statement Codes P260:Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P272:Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
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.

Computed Descriptors for 2-(Bromomethyl)naphthalene

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