CAS 89-92-9

2-Methylbenzyl bromide

Description:

2-Methylbenzyl bromide, also known as o-tolyl bromide, is an organic compound characterized by its aromatic structure, which includes a bromine atom attached to a methyl-substituted benzene ring. Its molecular formula is C8H9Br, indicating the presence of eight carbon atoms, nine hydrogen atoms, and one bromine atom. This compound typically appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a characteristic aromatic odor. It is moderately soluble in organic solvents such as ether and chloroform but has limited solubility in water. 2-Methylbenzyl bromide is primarily used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other fine chemicals. It can undergo various chemical reactions, including nucleophilic substitution and electrophilic aromatic substitution, making it a versatile building block in synthetic chemistry. Safety precautions should be observed when handling this compound, as it may be harmful if inhaled or absorbed through the skin, and appropriate personal protective equipment should be used.

Formula: C₈H₉Br

InChI: InChI=1S/C8H9Br/c1-7-4-2-3-5-8(7)6-9/h2-5H,6H2,1H3

InChI key: InChIKey=WGVYCXYGPNNUQA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(Br)C1=C(C)C=CC=C1

Synonyms:

• 1-(Bromomethyl)-2-Methyl-Benzen
• 1-(Bromomethyl)-2-methylbenzene
• 2-(Bromomethyl)toluene
• 2-Methylbenzyl bromide
• 2-Xylyl bromide
• 2-Xylylbromide
• Alpha-Bromo-O-Xylen
• Benzene, 1-(bromomethyl)-2-methyl-
• NSC 60145
• O-(bromomethyl)toluene
• O-Xylene, Alpha-Bromo-
• O-xylene Bis(TRIPHENYLPHOSPONIUM bromide)
• alpha-Bromo-ortho-xylene
• o-Methylbenzyl bromide
• o-Xylene, α-bromo-
• o-Xylyl bromide

2-Methylbenzyl bromide, 98%

CAS: 89-92-9

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Formula: C₈H₉Br

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Clear colorless to pale yellow, Liquid

Molecular weight: 185.06

Ref: 02-B21717

2-Methylbenzyl bromide

CAS: 89-92-9

2-Methylbenzyl bromide

Formula: C₈H₉Br

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: clear. very pale yellow liquid

Molecular weight: 185.06g/mol

Ref: 54-OR350233

α-Bromo-o-xylene

CAS: 89-92-9

Formula: C₈H₉Br

Purity: >97.0%(GC)

Color and Shape: Colorless to Light yellow clear liquid

Molecular weight: 185.06

Ref: 3B-B1004