2-Bromobenzaldehyde, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

2-Bromobenzaldehyde is used in L-threonine aldolase-catalyzed enantio and diastereoselective aldol reactions. Further, it reacts with trichloromethane to prepare 1-(2-bromo-phenyl)-2,2,2-trichloro-ethanol.

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Applications
2-Bromobenzaldehyde is used in L-threonine aldolase-catalyzed enantio and diastereoselective aldol reactions. Further, it reacts with trichloromethane to prepare 1-(2-bromo-phenyl)-2,2,2-trichloro-ethanol.

Solubility
Soluble in alcohol and benzene. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Air sensitive. Incompatible with strong bases, strong oxidizing agents and strong reducing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 6630-33-7
• Molecular Formula: C7H5BrO
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 185.02
• MDL Number: MFCD00003300
• InChI Key: NDOPHXWIAZIXPR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: o-bromobenzaldehyde, benzaldehyde, 2-bromo, benzaldehyde, o-bromo, 2-bromo benzaldehyde, bromobenzaldehyde, bromo benzaldehyde, o-bromo-benzaldehyde, 2-formylbromobenzene, 2-bromo-benzaldehyde, benzaldehyde, bromo
• PubChem CID: 81129
• IUPAC Name: 2-bromobenzaldehyde
• SMILES: BrC1=CC=CC=C1C=O

• Melting Point: 18°C to 21°C
• Density: 1.597
• Boiling Point: 228°C to 230°C
• Flash Point: 95°C (203°F)
• Odor: Characteristic
• Refractive Index: 1.596
• Quantity: 25 g
• Beilstein: 636132
• Sensitivity: Air Sensitive
• Solubility Information: Soluble in alcohol and benzene. Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 185.03
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-Bromobenzaldehyde

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• 2-Bromobenzaldehyde

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 2-Bromobenzaldehyde

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