Benzyl bromide is a member of the class of benzyl bromides that is toluene substituted on the alpha-carbon with bromine. It has a role as a lachrymator.
Irritant
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Benzyl bromide is a member of the class of benzyl bromides that is toluene substituted on the alpha-carbon with bromine. It has a role as a lachrymator.
| Physical Description | Benzyl bromide appears as a colorless liquid with an agreeable odor. Toxic by inhalation and by skin absorption. It is slightly soluble in water and denser than water (density 1.44 g / cm3 (Aldrich… |
| Color/Form | Clear, refractive liquid |
| Odor | Very sharp; pungent; like tear gas |
| Melting Point | 27 to 30 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 388 to 390 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Flash Point | 188 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.441 at 71.6 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | Reaction (NTP, 1992) |
| Vapor Pressure | 1 mmHg at 90 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Refractive Index | Index of refraction: 1.5752 at 20 °C/D |
| Stability/Shelf Life | Stable under recommended storage conditions. |
| IUPAC Name | bromomethylbenzene |
| Molecular Formula | C7H7Br |
| Molecular Weight | 171.03 g/mol |
| CAS | 100-39-0 |
| SMILES | C1=CC=C(C=C1)CBr |
| InChIKey | AGEZXYOZHKGVCM-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Catalog No | KC.210089 |
| Pack sizes | 500ML |
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