(1-Bromoethyl)benzene
CAS Number585-71-7
FormulaC6H5CH(CH3)Br
Mol. Weight185.06 g/mol
(1-Bromoethyl)benzene
What is (1-Bromoethyl)benzene?
(1-Bromoethyl)benzene is a chemical compound with CAS number 585-71-7 and molecular formula C6H5CH(CH3)Br. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
(1-Bromoethyl)benzene has been employed:
• in controlled radical polymerization of styrene1
• in asymmetric esterification of benzoic acid in the presence of a chiral cyclic guanidine2
• as initiator in the synthesis of bromine terminated polyp-methoxystyrene and polystyrene via atom transfer radical polymerization3
Specifications
Linear Formula
C6H5CH(CH3)Br
Molecular Weight
185.06 g/mol
Assay/Purity
97%
Boiling Point
94 °C/16 mmHg(lit.)
Density
1.356 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
209-560-2
WGK Germany
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