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Phenylmagnesium bromide

IUPAC: magnesium;benzene;bromide

C6H5BrMg Laboratory Reagents CAS 100-58-3
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Formula / NotationC6H5BrMg
CAS Number100-58-3
Molecular Weight181.31
Density1.14
Appearance3 molar (76%) solution in diethyl ether: Yellow to brown liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Also Known Asmagnesium;benzene;bromide; 100-58-3; Bromophenylmagnesium; Magnesium, bromophenyl-; bromo(phenyl)magnesium; Bromomagnesiobenzene; EINECS 202-867-2; DTXSID3059214; CHEBI:51238; HSDB 8383
CategoryLaboratory Reagents

What is Phenylmagnesium bromide?

Phenylmagnesium bromide is an arylmagnesium halide. It has a role as a Grignard reagent.

Formula & Notation

C6H5BrMg

IUPAC Name: magnesium;benzene;bromide

Other Names / Synonyms: magnesium;benzene;bromide; 100-58-3; Bromophenylmagnesium; Magnesium, bromophenyl-; bromo(phenyl)magnesium; Bromomagnesiobenzene; EINECS 202-867-2; DTXSID3059214; CHEBI:51238; HSDB 8383

Properties & Characteristics

Appearance: 3 molar (76%) solution in diethyl ether: Yellow to brown liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]. Molecular formula: C6H5BrMg. Molecular weight: 181.31 g/mol. Density: 1.14.

Physical Data

PropertyValue
Density1.14
Molecular Weight181.31
Appearance3 molar (76%) solution in diethyl ether: Yellow to brown liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]

Uses & Applications

Used as a synthetic reagent for transformations including oxidation, reduction, coupling, or functional group manipulation.

Safety Information

Hazardous reagent. May be toxic, corrosive, flammable, or reactive. Use in fume hood with full PPE. Consult SDS before use.

Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.

Key Facts

Term Phenylmagnesium bromide
Formula C6H5BrMg
CAS Number 100-58-3
Molecular Weight 181.31
Synonyms magnesium;benzene;bromide; 100-58-3; Bromophenylmagnesium; Magnesium, bromophenyl-; bromo(phenyl)magnesium; Bromomagnesiobenzene; EINECS 202-867-2; DTXSID3059214; CHEBI:51238; HSDB 8383

Frequently Asked Questions

Phenylmagnesium bromide is an arylmagnesium halide. It has a role as a Grignard reagent.

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