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2-Fluorobenzyl bromide

2-Fluorobenzyl bromide chemical structure
CAS Number446-48-0
FormulaFC6H4CH2Br
Mol. Weight189.02 g/mol

What is 2-Fluorobenzyl bromide?

2-Fluorobenzyl bromide is a chemical compound with CAS number 446-48-0 and molecular formula FC6H4CH2Br. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

2-Fluorobenzyl bromide was used:
• in the synthesis of 2-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidines1
• as alkylating agent during the synthesis of 8-alkylated imidazolo[1,2-a]pyrimid-5-ones2
• in the synthesis of prasugrel

Specifications

Linear Formula

FC6H4CH2Br

Molecular Weight

189.02 g/mol

Assay/Purity

98%

Boiling Point

84-85 °C/15 mmHg(lit.)

Density

1.567 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Safety Information

GHS05GHS05
GHS07GHS07
Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H314-H335

Precautionary Statements

P261-P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P310

Required PPE

Faceshields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, Goggles, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US), type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

EC Number

207-169-1

WGK Germany

3

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