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: 100 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

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