Benzyl bromide, 99%

Name: Benzyl bromide, 99%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-010443

About Benzyl bromide, 99%

Listed under CAS 100-39-0, Benzyl bromide is a halogenated building block available from Vaqora Chemicals (Synthesis grade) with a typical assay of 99%. The compound has the formula C7H7Br, corresponding to a molecular weight of 171.03 g/mol. Systematically, it is named bromomethylbenzene. Alternative names: a-Bromotoluene and (Bromomethyl)benzene.

It is supplied as a colourless to yellow liquid. Key physical data: a density of 1.438 g/mL at 25 °C. Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat and ignition sources. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Warning”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

Typical applications include cross-coupling substrates, alkylation reactions, organic synthesis and molecular biology workflows. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing, academic and industrial research and agrochemical production.

Standard pack sizes are 250 mL, 500 mL and 160 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Cross-coupling substrates
Alkylation reactions
Organic synthesis
Molecular biology workflows

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Benzyl bromide, 99%
Catalogue No.	VQ-010443
CAS Number	100-39-0
IUPAC name	bromomethylbenzene
Molecular formula	C₇H₇Br
Molecular weight	171.03 g/mol
Exact mass	169.9731
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	99%
HSN code	29039990
InChIKey	AGEZXYOZHKGVCM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC=C(C=C1)CBr
PubChem CID	7498

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Colourless to yellow liquid
Density	1.438 g/mL at 25 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	2.9
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 0
TPSA	0 Å²
UN number	UN 1737
Synonyms	a-Bromotoluene, (Bromomethyl)benzene, alpha-Bromotoluene, Bromophenylmethane, Benzene, (bromomethyl)-, Phenylmethyl bromide, 1-Bromotoluene, Cyclite, Toluene, alpha-bromo-, omega-Bromotoluene, Benzene, bromomethyl-, benzylbromide

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Benzyl bromide, 99%?

The CAS Registry Number of Benzyl bromide, 99% is 100-39-0. It is also known as a-Bromotoluene, (Bromomethyl)benzene, alpha-Bromotoluene.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Benzyl bromide, 99%?

Benzyl bromide, 99% has the molecular formula C7H7Br and a molecular weight of 171.03 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is bromomethylbenzene.

Which grade and pack sizes of Benzyl bromide, 99% can I order?

We supply Benzyl bromide, 99% in Synthesis (99%) grade, in 250 mL, 500 mL, 160 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Benzyl bromide, 99%?

Yes. Every lot of Benzyl bromide, 99% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Benzyl bromide, 99% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Benzyl bromide, 99% is classified as hazardous (UN 1737), so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.