(1-Bromoethyl)benzene
Synonym(s):α-Methylbenzyl bromide
- CAS NO.:585-71-7
- Empirical Formula: C8H9Br
- Molecular Weight: 185.06
- MDL number: MFCD00000139
- EINECS: 209-560-2
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-01-13 11:26:50
What is (1-Bromoethyl)benzene?
Chemical properties
CLEAR YELLOW TO BROWNISH LIQUID
The Uses of (1-Bromoethyl)benzene
(1-Bromoethyl)benzene has been employed in controlled radical polymerization of styrene, in asymmetric esterification of benzoic acid in the presence of a chiral cyclic guanidine and as initiator in the synthesis of bromine terminated polyp-methoxystyrene and polystyrene via atom transfer radical polymerization.
Synthesis Reference(s)
The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 48, p. 1678, 1983 DOI: 10.1021/jo00158a018
Synthesis, p. 383, 1981
Properties of (1-Bromoethyl)benzene
| Melting point: | -65°C |
| Boiling point: | 94 °C/16 mmHg (lit.) |
| Density | 1.356 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| refractive index | n |
| Flash point: | 179 °F |
| storage temp. | Inert atmosphere,2-8°C |
| solubility | Soluble in alcohol, ether, and benzene. |
| form | Liquid |
| color | Clear yellow to brownish |
| Sensitive | Moisture Sensitive |
| BRN | 507210 |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C8H9Br/c1-7(9)8-5-3-2-4-6-8/h2-7H,1H3 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 585-71-7(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Benzene, (1-bromoethyl)-(585-71-7) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | (1-Bromoethyl)benzene (585-71-7) |
Safety information for (1-Bromoethyl)benzene
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for (1-Bromoethyl)benzene
| InChIKey | CRRUGYDDEMGVDY-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | C1(C(Br)C)=CC=CC=C1 |
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