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Methyl 4-(bromomethyl)benzoate

  • CAS NO.:2417-72-3
  • Empirical Formula: C9H9BrO2
  • Molecular Weight: 229.07
  • MDL number: MFCD00032453
  • EINECS: 607-335-7
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2025-07-04 15:18:17
Methyl 4-(bromomethyl)benzoate Structural

What is Methyl 4-(bromomethyl)benzoate?

Chemical properties

white to off-white crystalline powder

The Uses of Methyl 4-(bromomethyl)benzoate

Methyl 4-(bromomethyl)benzoate is an ester derivative of a bromoalkylated benzoic acid. Methyl 4-(bromomethyl)benzoate is used in the preparation of potential anti-HIV agents. It i s also used as a catalyst for rearrangement of benzylthiothiazoline derivatives in the preparation aldose reductase inhibitors.

General Description

Methyl 4-(bromomethyl)benzoate is an ester. It is a lachrymator and an important drug intermediate. Ester group is slightly twisted out of the plane of the central aromatic ring in methyl 4-(bromomethyl)benzoate.

Properties of Methyl 4-(bromomethyl)benzoate

Melting point: 57-58 °C(lit.)
Boiling point: 130-135 °C2 mm Hg(lit.)
Density  1,47 g/cm3
refractive index  1.5320 (estimate)
Flash point: 130-135°C/2mm
storage temp.  under inert gas (nitrogen or Argon) at 2-8°C
solubility  soluble in Chloroform, Methanol
form  Crystalline Powder, Crystals and/or Chunks
color  White to yellow
Water Solubility  Lowly soluble in water, highly soluble in ethanol and ether, not soluble in halogenated organic solvents
Sensitive  Lachrymatory
BRN  1867272
CAS DataBase Reference 2417-72-3(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for Methyl 4-(bromomethyl)benzoate

Signal word Danger
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Corrosion
Corrosives
GHS05
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Skull and Crossbones
Acute Toxicity
GHS06
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Health Hazard
GHS08
GHS Hazard Statements H301:Acute toxicity,oral
H314:Skin corrosion/irritation
H334:Sensitisation, respiratory
Precautionary Statement Codes P260:Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
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 Methyl 4-(bromomethyl)benzoate

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