1-Bromo-3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)benzene, 98%

Product Code.	Quantity	unitSize
11469453	50 g	50g
11459453	10 g	10g
11479453	250 g	250g

Product Code. 11469453

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A12337.18

Description

CAS: 328-70-1 | C8H3BrF6 | 293.006 g/mol

1,3-Bis(trifluoromethyl)-5-bromobenzene is used to prepare the tetrakis[3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]borate ion, which acts as a stabilizing counterion for electrophilic organic and organometallic cations.

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Applications
1,3-Bis(trifluoromethyl)-5-bromobenzene is used to prepare the tetrakis[3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]borate ion, which acts as a stabilizing counterion for electrophilic organic and organometallic cations.

Solubility
Immiscible with water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 328-70-1
• Molecular Formula: C8H3BrF6
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 293.006
• MDL Number: MFCD00000381
• InChI Key: CSVCVIHEBDJTCJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 3,5-bis trifluoromethyl bromobenzene, 1-bromo-3,5-bis trifluoromethyl benzene, 1,3-bis trifluoromethyl-5-bromobenzene, mbt-br, 3,5-di trifluoromethyl bromobenzene, 3,5-bis trifluoromethyl-1-bromobenzene, 3,5-bis-trifluoromethylbromobenzene, benzene, 1-bromo-3,5-bis trifluoromethyl, 3,5-bis trifluoromethyl phenyl bromide, 1-bromo-3,5-bis-trifluoromethyl-benzene
• PubChem CID: 67602
• IUPAC Name: 1-bromo-3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)benzene
• SMILES: C1=C(C=C(C=C1C(F)(F)F)Br)C(F)(F)F

• Melting Point: -16°C
• Density: 1.698
• Boiling Point: 152°C to 155°C
• Flash Point: >110°C (230°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.427
• Quantity: 50 g
• Beilstein: 2123669
• Solubility Information: Immiscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 293.01
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 1-Bromo-3,5-bis (trifluoromethyl)benzene

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• 1-Bromo-3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)benzene

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 1-Bromo-3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)benzene

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only