| Formula / Notation | C6H5Br |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 108-86-1 |
| Molecular Weight | 157.01 |
| Melting Point | -24 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 313 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.49 at 77 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 68.9 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Mobile clear colorless liquid with a pungent odor. Flash point 124 °F. Denser than water and insoluble in water. Hence sinks in water. Vapors are heavier than air. A skin irritant. |
| Also Known As | 108-86-1; Monobromobenzene; Phenyl bromide; Benzene, bromo-; C6H5Br; PhBr; NCI-C55492; BROMO-BENZENE; DTXSID5024637; CO4D5J547L |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is Bromobenzene?
Bromobenzene is the simplest member of the class of bromobenzenes, that is benzene in which a single hydrogen has been substituted by a bromine. A liquid at room temperature (m.p. 30C; b.p.760 156C), it is used as a solvent, particularly for large-scale crystallisations, and for the introduction of phenyl groups in organic synthesis. It has a role as a non-polar solvent, a hepatotoxic agent and a mouse metabolite. It is a volatile organic compound, a bromoarene and a member of bromobenzenes.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: bromobenzene
Other Names / Synonyms: 108-86-1; Monobromobenzene; Phenyl bromide; Benzene, bromo-; C6H5Br; PhBr; NCI-C55492; BROMO-BENZENE; DTXSID5024637; CO4D5J547L
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | -24 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 313 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.49 at 77 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 157.01 |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 68.9 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Mobile clear colorless liquid with a pungent odor. Flash point 124 °F. Denser than water and insoluble in water. Hence sinks in water. Vapors are heavier than air. A skin irritant. |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Bromobenzene is the simplest member of the class of bromobenzenes, that is benzene in which a single hydrogen has been substituted by a bromine. A liquid at room temperature (m.p. 30C; b.p.760 156C), it is used as a solvent, particularly for large-scale crystallisations, and for the introduction of phenyl groups in organic synthesis. It has a role as a non-polar solvent, a hepatotoxic agent and a mouse metabolite. It is a volatile organic compound, a bromoarene and a member of bromobenzenes.
Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.
Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.
The formula or notation for Bromobenzene is: C6H5Br