5-Bromo-2-fluorotoluene

CAS Number51437-00-4
FormulaCH3C6H3(Br)F
Mol. Weight189.02 g/mol
5-Bromo-2-fluorotoluene
What is 5-Bromo-2-fluorotoluene?
5-Bromo-2-fluorotoluene is a chemical compound with CAS number 51437-00-4 and molecular formula CH3C6H3(Br)F. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
5-Bromo-2-fluorotoluene has been used in the preparation of:
• 5-bromo-2-fluorobenzyl bromide via N-bromosuccinimide (NBS) bromination, required for the synthesis of crown bromofluorobenzene1
• 3-(4-fuoro-3-methylphen
Specifications
Linear Formula
CH3C6H3(Br)F
Molecular Weight
189.02 g/mol
Assay/Purity
97%
Density
1.486 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Safety Information
GHS07Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statements
P261-P305 + P351 + P338
Required PPE
Eyeshields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US), type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
EC Number
257-202-9
WGK Germany
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