Chinese alias: Benzyl bromide; Bromobenzyl

English name: Benzyl bromide

English alias: alpha-Bromophenylmethane; alpha-Bromotoluene; Benzyl bromide/alpha-Bromotoluene; Benzyl bromide, (a-Bromotoluene); 3b-Hydroxy-5A-Androstane-17-ONE; (bromomethyl)benzene; α-Bromotoluene

CAS number: 100-39-0

EINECS number: 202-847-3

Molecular formula: C7H7Br

Molecular weight: 171.0345

Structural formula:

Physical and chemical properties:

Appearance: Colorless liquid with strong refractive index and fragrant smell.

Melting point: -3℃

Boiling point: 198~199℃

Relative density: 1.438

Refractive index: 1.5750

Solubility: Soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol, ether, and benzene; poorly soluble in water.

Product use: Used in organic synthesis and as a foaming agent and yeast preservative.