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Bromobenzene, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Bromobenzene is used as solvent in organic synthesis. It is used to prepare the phenylmagnesium bromide, a Grignard reagent, an intermediate in the preparation of benzoic acid by reacting with carbon dioxide. It is a precursor for making phencyclidine. It is useful for the introduction of phenyl group through palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions viz. the Suzuki reaction.
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Bromobenzene is used as solvent in organic synthesis. It is used to prepare the phenylmagnesium bromide, a Grignard reagent, an intermediate in the preparation of benzoic acid by reacting with carbon dioxide. It is a precursor for making phencyclidine. It is useful for the introduction of phenyl group through palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions viz. the Suzuki reaction.
Solubility
Miscible with diethyl ether, alcohol, carbon tetrachloride, chloroform and benzene.
Notes
Store in cool place. Avoid inhalation of vapor or mist. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | -31°C |
Density | 1.492 |
Boiling Point | 155°C to 156°C |
Flash Point | 51°C (123°F) |
Assay Percent Range | 99% |
Odor | Aromatic |
Refractive Index | 1.559 |
Quantity | 2500 g |
UN Number | UN2514 |
Beilstein | 1236661 |
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Safety and Handling
- Bromobenzene
- Warning
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2
- Flammable liquid Category 3
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P273-Avoid release to the environment.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P362-Take off contaminated clothing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Bromobenzene
RUO – Research Use Only
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