4-Methylbenzyl bromide
Synonym(s):p-Xylyl bromide
- CAS NO.:104-81-4
- Empirical Formula: C8H9Br
- Molecular Weight: 185.06
- MDL number: MFCD00000181
- EINECS: 203-240-6
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-01-13 11:27:13
What is 4-Methylbenzyl bromide?
Chemical properties
White to pale yellow solid or melt
The Uses of 4-Methylbenzyl bromide
4-Methylbenzyl bromide is used as a pharmaceutical intermediate.
The Uses of 4-Methylbenzyl bromide
In organic syntheses; in war-gas formulations.
What are the applications of Application
4-Methylbenzyl bromide is a building block for proteomics research
Purification Methods
Crystallise the bromide from EtOH or pentane. [Beilstein 5 H 385, 5 IV 969.]
Properties of 4-Methylbenzyl bromide
| Melting point: | 34-36 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 218-220 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 1,324 g/cm3 |
| refractive index | 1.5540 (estimate) |
| Flash point: | 208 °F |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| solubility | Chloroform (Sparingly), DMSO (Slightly) |
| form | Crystalline Mass |
| color | White to light yellow |
| Water Solubility | practically insoluble |
| Merck | 14,10090 |
| BRN | 507389 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 104-81-4(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 1-Bromomethyl-4-methylbenzene(104-81-4) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Benzene, 1-(bromomethyl)-4-methyl- (104-81-4) |
Safety information for 4-Methylbenzyl bromide
| Signal word | Danger |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H314:Skin corrosion/irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P260:Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P363:Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. 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-Methylbenzyl bromide
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