INTRODUCTION
Bromobenzene, an aryl halide, is a clear, colorless liquid with a pleasant odor. It is soluble in methanol and diethyl ether, and very slightly soluble in cold water.
It is used as a solvent and reactant in organic synthesis and agrochemical intermediate.
Manufacture
Bromobenzene is prepared industrially by the action of bromine on benzene in the presence of iron powder.
| Synonyms | Monobromobenzene Bromobenzol Phenyl bromide |
| CAS no. | 108-86-1 |
| EINECS no. | 203-623-8 |
| Molecular formula | C₆H₅Br |
| Molecular weight | 157.01 |
| Structure |  |
Applications
| Bromobenzene is used to introduce a phenyl group via palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions such as the Suzuki reaction |
| It is used for organic synthesis, especially in the production of the synthetic intermediate phenyl magnesium bromide (a Grignard reagent) |
| Also used in production of following intermediates * Phenylsilane * p-Terphenyl * 4-Bromobenzenesulphonamide * 4-Bromonitrobenzene |
| It is used as a precursor in the manufacture of Phencyclidine |
| Bromobenzene is also used as an additive to motor oils and as a crystallizing solvent |
SPECIFICATIONS
| Test | Unit | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance @ 25 °C | – | Clear colorless liquid |
| Identification (IR spectrum) | – | To conform to the standard |
| Analysis by GC (By Area normalization % m/m) | ||
| Bromobenzene | % w/w | Min 99.5 |
| Benzene | % | Max 0.2 |
| Di Bromobenzene | % | Max 0.05 |
| Moisture content | % w/w | Max 0.1 |
| Specific gravity | – | 1.47 to 1.50 |
STORAGE
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.
PACKING
50 kg & 250 kg UN approved HDPE drum.
REACH Status
Not registered yet.
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