(S)-4-Bromo-alpha-methylbenzyl alcohol

Synonym(s):(S)-1-(4-Bromophenyl)ethanol;(S)-4′-Bromo-1-phenylethanol

CAS NO.：100760-04-1
Empirical Formula: C8H9BrO
Molecular Weight: 201.06
MDL number: MFCD06201860
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2022-08-15 17:41:22

(S)-4-Bromo-alpha-methylbenzyl alcohol Structural

What is (S)-4-Bromo-alpha-methylbenzyl alcohol?

Chemical properties

clear colorless liquid

The Uses of (S)-4-Bromo-alpha-methylbenzyl alcohol

(S)-1-(4-Bromophenyl)ethanol is a building block used in organic synthesis of photochemically active and photophysical pthalocyanines.

Purification Methods

The (±)-racemate is purified by distillation in a vacuum (b 90o/1mm, 119-121o/7mm, d 1.46) and it solidifies on cooling (m 36-37o) [Overberger et al. Org Synth

Properties of (S)-4-Bromo-alpha-methylbenzyl alcohol

Boiling point:	116 °C(Press: 5.2 Torr)
Density	1.322 g/mL at 25 °C
refractive index	n20/D 1.570
Flash point:	110 °C
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
pka	14.22±0.20(Predicted)
optical activity	[α]20/D -38.0°, c = 1 in chloroform
CAS DataBase Reference	100760-04-1

Safety information for (S)-4-Bromo-alpha-methylbenzyl alcohol

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.