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4-(Bromomethyl)benzonitrile, 98%

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Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar B20641.06

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Description

CAS: 17201-43-3 | C8H6BrN | 196.047 g/mol

4-(Bromomethyl)benzonitrile is used in the synthesis of ligands containing a chelating pyrazolyl-pyridine group with a pendant aromatic nitrile. It is also useful in the preparation of 4-[(2H-tetra-zol-2-yl)methyl]benzonitrile by reaction with 2H-tetrazole in the presence of potassium hydroxide.

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Applications
4-(Bromomethyl)benzonitrile is used in the synthesis of ligands containing a chelating pyrazolyl-pyridine group with a pendant aromatic nitrile. It is also useful in the preparation of 4-[(2H-tetra-zol-2-yl)methyl]benzonitrile by reaction with 2H-tetrazole in the presence of potassium hydroxide.

Solubility
Soluble in chloroform and methanol. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Moisture and light sensitive. Store in a cool place. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, strong acids and bases.
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 17201-43-3
Molecular Formula C8H6BrN
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 196.047
MDL Number MFCD00001829
InChI Key UMLFTCYAQPPZER-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym 4-cyanobenzyl bromide, 4-bromomethyl benzonitrile, p-cyanobenzyl bromide, alpha-bromo-p-tolunitrile, benzonitrile, 4-bromomethyl, 4-bromomethyl-benzonitrile, alpha-bromo-p-toluonitrile, p-bromomethyl benzonitrile, 4-cyano benzyl bromide, benzonitrile, p-bromomethyl
PubChem CID 86996
IUPAC Name 4-(bromomethyl)benzonitrile
SMILES C1=CC(=CC=C1CBr)C#N

Specifications

Melting Point 113°C to 117°C
Quantity 5 g
UN Number UN2923
Beilstein 636717
Solubility Information Soluble in chloroform and methanol. Insoluble in water.
Formula Weight 196.05
Percent Purity 98%
Chemical Name or Material 4-(Bromomethyl)benzonitrile

Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • 4-(Bromomethyl)benzonitrile
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
 Hazard Statement
  • H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
  • H318-Causes serious eye damage.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 4-(Bromomethyl)benzonitrile
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RUO – Research Use Only

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