Title: p-Bromobenzyl Bromide
CAS Registry Number: 589-15-1
CAS Name: 1-Bromo-4-(bromomethyl)benzene
Additional Names: p,a-dibromotoluene
Molecular Formula: C7H6Br2
Molecular Weight: 249.93
Percent Composition: C 33.64%, H 2.42%, Br 63.94%
Literature References: Prepd by photo-bromination of p-bromotoluene: Weizmann, Patai, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 68, 150 (1946). Alternate procedure: Goerner, Nametz, ibid. 73, 2940 (1951).
Properties: Crystals from alc. Agreeable aromatic odor. mp 61°. bp12 115-124°. Sol in water, cold alc, more sol in hot alc, ether, carbon disulfide, benzene, glacial acetic acid.
Melting point: mp 61°
Boiling point: bp12 115-124°
CAUTION: Irritating to eyes, mucous membranes of nose and throat. Action similar to, but less intense than, benzylbromide, q.v.
Use: Identification of aromatic carboxylic acids. |