3-Iodobenzyl bromide

CAS NO.：49617-83-6
Empirical Formula: C7H6BrI
Molecular Weight: 296.93
MDL number: MFCD00019016
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-12-26 17:07:23

What is 3-Iodobenzyl bromide?

Chemical properties

Pale orange to red or brown crystalline powder

The Uses of 3-Iodobenzyl bromide

3-Iodobenzyl bromide (3-IBBr, m-iodobenzyl bromide) was used as a derivatization reagent for the extraction and purification of thiouracil (TU).
It may be used in the synthesis of the following:

meta-substituted phenylalanine derivatives
N⁶-substituted aristeromycin derivative
(N)-methanocarba-N⁶-(3-iodobenzyl)adenosine

General Description

3-Iodobenzyl bromide (3-IBBr, m-iodobenzyl bromide) is a meta-isomer of iodobenzyl bromide. It can be synthesized by the bromination of m-iodotoluene.

Properties of 3-Iodobenzyl bromide

Melting point:	46-51 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:	106°C 1mm
Density	2.105±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
Flash point:	>230 °F
storage temp.	Keep in dark place,Inert atmosphere,2-8°C
solubility	soluble in Toluene
form	Crystalline Powder
color	Pale orange to red or brown
Sensitive	Lachrymatory
BRN	742268
Stability:	Light sensitive
CAS DataBase Reference	49617-83-6(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for 3-Iodobenzyl 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.