4-Bromotoluene, 98%

Product Code. 11472528

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A15843.22

Description

CAS: 106-38-7 | C7H7Br | 171.04 g/mol

4-Bromotoluene was used in the synthesis of ketones by Cu/Pd-catalyzed decarboxylative cross-coupling reaction. 4-Bromotoluene undergoes Heck reaction with styrene in the presence of in situ generated palladium complexes of phosphine-functionalized N-heterocyclic carbene ligands.

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Applications
4-Bromotoluene was used in the synthesis of ketones by Cu/Pd-catalyzed decarboxylative cross-coupling reaction. 4-Bromotoluene undergoes Heck reaction with styrene in the presence of in situ generated palladium complexes of phosphine-functionalized N-heterocyclic carbene ligands.

Solubility
Insoluble in water. Soluble in methanol.

Notes
Store at room temperature. Keep away from oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 106-38-7
• Molecular Formula: C7H7Br
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 171.04
• MDL Number: MFCD00000109
• InChI Key: ZBTMRBYMKUEVEU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 4-bromotoluene, p-bromotoluene, 4-methylbromobenzene, p-tolyl bromide, benzene, 1-bromo-4-methyl, toluene, p-bromo, p-methylphenyl bromide, p-methylbromobenzene, 1-methyl-4-bromobenzene, 4-bromo-1-methylbenzene
• PubChem CID: 7805
• IUPAC Name: 1-bromo-4-methylbenzene
• SMILES: CC1=CC=C(Br)C=C1

• Melting Point: 26°C to 29°C
• Density: 1.41
• Boiling Point: 183°C to 184°C
• Flash Point: 85°C (185°F)
• Quantity: 100 g
• Beilstein: 1903636
• Merck Index: 14,1439
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water. Soluble in methanol.
• Formula Weight: 171.04
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 4-Bromotoluene

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• 4-Bromotoluene

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 : p-Bromotoluene

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only