4-Bromobenzyl chloride
Synonym(s):p-Bromo-α-chlorotoluene;1-Bromo-4-(chloromethyl)benzene
- CAS NO.:589-17-3
- Empirical Formula: C7H6BrCl
- Molecular Weight: 205.48
- MDL number: MFCD00040867
- EINECS: 209-638-6
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-11-04 17:03:43
What is 4-Bromobenzyl chloride?
Chemical properties
light yellow crystal powder to light yellow liqui
The Uses of 4-Bromobenzyl chloride
4-Bromobenzyl chloride is an important raw material and intermediate used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
Purification Methods
Crystallise the chloride from EtOH and distil it in a vacuum. [Beilstein 5 IV 832.] LACHRYMATORY.
Properties of 4-Bromobenzyl chloride
| Melting point: | 36-40 °C |
| Boiling point: | 136-139 °C (27 mmHg) |
| Density | 1.3431 (rough estimate) |
| refractive index | 1.5750 (estimate) |
| Flash point: | 106-107°C/10mm |
| storage temp. | under inert gas (nitrogen or Argon) at 2-8°C |
| form | Powder and Granules |
| color | White |
| Water Solubility | Insoluble in water. |
| Merck | 14,1410 |
| BRN | 6123220 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 589-17-3(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Benzene, 1-bromo-4-(chloromethyl)-(589-17-3) |
Safety information for 4-Bromobenzyl chloride
| Signal word | Danger |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H314:Skin corrosion/irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P310:Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. 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 4-Bromobenzyl chloride
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