2-Bromo-4-methoxybenzyl bromide
[CAS# 54788-18-0]

Identification

• Name: 2-Bromo-4-methoxybenzyl bromide
• Synonyms: 2-Bromo-1-(bromomethyl)-4-methoxybenzene; 2-Bromo-1-bromomethyl-4-methoxybenzene
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₈Br₂O
• Molecular Weight: 279.96
• CAS Registry Number: 54788-18-0
• EC Number: 852-706-0

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.2 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.759±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 54-56 ºC (ligroine )^**
• Boiling point: 292.0±25.0 ºC (760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Flash point: 116.9±21.7 ºC, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2019 ACD/Labs)

^** Dai, Yao; Journal of Organic Chemistry 2011, V76(24), P10068-10077.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1B	H314
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302