4-tert-Butylbenzyl bromide

Synonym(s):α-Bromo-4-(tert-butyl)toluene;1-Bromomethyl-4-tert-butylbenzene

CAS NO.：18880-00-7
Empirical Formula: C11H15Br
Molecular Weight: 227.14
MDL number: MFCD00000180
EINECS: 242-643-1
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-12-26 11:56:33

What is 4-tert-Butylbenzyl bromide?

Chemical properties

colorless to light yellow liquid

The Uses of 4-tert-Butylbenzyl bromide

4-tert-Butylbenzyl bromide, a hydrophobic reactant, was used to keep the loaded mesoporous material particles under continuous stirring.

General Description

The nucleophilic substitution reaction of 4-tert-butylbenzyl bromide and potassium iodide was carried out in oil-in-water microemulsions based on various surfactants.

Properties of 4-tert-Butylbenzyl bromide

Melting point:	8-12 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	93-94 °C/1.5 mmHg (lit.)
Density	1.236 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.545(lit.)
Flash point:	>230 °F
storage temp.	under inert gas (nitrogen or Argon) at 2-8°C
solubility	Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly)
form	Liquid
color	Clear light yellow
Specific Gravity	1.236
BRN	471674
CAS DataBase Reference	18880-00-7(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	p-tert-Butylbenzyl bromide(18880-00-7)

Safety information for 4-tert-Butylbenzyl bromide

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Corrosion Corrosives GHS05
GHS Hazard Statements	H314:Skin corrosion/irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	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. P405:Store locked up.