2-Bromo-alpha-methylbenzyl alcohol
[CAS# 5411-56-3]

Identification

• Name: 2-Bromo-alpha-methylbenzyl alcohol
• Synonyms: 1-(2-Bromophenyl)ethanol; 2-Bromo-alpha-methylbenzyl alcohol; NSC 10988; o-Bromo-alpha-methylbenzyl alcohol
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₉BrO
• Molecular Weight: 201.06
• CAS Registry Number: 5411-56-3
• EC Number: 226-491-3

Properties

• Solubility: Slightly soluble (3.8 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.470 g/cm³ (27 ºC)^**
• Boiling point: 128 ºC (15 Torr)^***
• Refractive index: 1.5702 (589.3 nm 20 ºC)^**
• Flash point: 113.3±20.4 ºC, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2018 ACD/Labs)

^** Marvel, C. S.; Am. Chem. Soc. 1940, V62, P45-9.

^*** Shorygin, P. P.; Zhurnal Obshchei Khimii 1939, V9, P845-54.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319