3-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzyl bromide

CAS NO.：159689-88-0
Empirical Formula: C8H6BrF3O
Molecular Weight: 255.03
MDL number: MFCD00061271
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-04-23 13:52:06

What is 3-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzyl bromide?

Chemical properties

Colorless liquid

The Uses of 3-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzyl bromide

3-(Bromomethyl)trifluoromethoxybenzene is a reagent used in the preparation of aminophosphorylalkanoic acid derivatives as aminopeptidase A inhibitors.

General Description

3-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzyl bromide undergoes the Friedel-Crafts polymerization in the presence of aluminum chloride catalyst to afford the polymer.

Properties of 3-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzyl bromide

Boiling point:	179 °C(lit.)
Density	1.572 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.478(lit.)
Flash point:	192 °F
storage temp.	under inert gas (nitrogen or Argon) at 2–8 °C
form	clear liquid
color	Colorless to Light orange to Yellow
Specific Gravity	1.5838
Sensitive	Lachrymatory
BRN	8052203
CAS DataBase Reference	159689-88-0(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for 3-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzyl bromide

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Corrosion Corrosives GHS05
GHS Hazard Statements	H227:Flammable liquids H314:Skin corrosion/irritation H318:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P310:Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. 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. P405:Store locked up.