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5-Bromo-2-fluorotoluene

5-Bromo-2-fluorotoluene chemical structure
CAS Number51437-00-4
FormulaCH3C6H3(Br)F
Mol. Weight189.02 g/mol

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-methylphenyl)acrylamide2

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

GHS07GHS07
Signal 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

3

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