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(2-Bromoethyl)benzene, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A12528.22
100 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

(2-Bromoethyl)benzene, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A12528.22
100 g, Each
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Catalog number: A12528.22
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
103-63-9
IUPAC Name
(2-bromoethyl)benzene
Molecular Formula
C8H9Br
InChI Key
WMPPDTMATNBGJN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
BrCCC1=CC=CC=C1
Appearance (Color)
Clear, colourless to pale yellow
Form
liquid
Refractive Index
1.5550 - 1.5580 @20?C
Assay (GC)
> 97.5%

Description

(2-Bromoethyl)benzene is used in the preparation of phenelzine by reacting with hydrazine. It is also used as a starting material to prepare various beta-phenethyl derivatives, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and fragrances. It finds application as a flame retardant.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
(2-Bromoethyl)benzene is used in the preparation of phenelzine by reacting with hydrazine. It is also used as a starting material to prepare various beta-phenethyl derivatives, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and fragrances. It finds application as a flame retardant.

Solubility
Miscible with ether and benzene. Immiscible with water.

Notes
Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
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