4-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzyl Bromide

About 4-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzyl Bromide

4-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzyl Bromide is a fluorinated building block carrying the CAS registry number 50824-05-0. Its molecular formula is C8H6BrF3O and its molecular weight is 255.03 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 1-(bromomethyl)-4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzene. Alternative names: 4-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzyl and 4-(bromomethyl)phenyl trifluoromethyl ether.

Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Typical applications include organic synthesis and API synthesis. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing, academic and industrial research and agrochemical production.

Standard pack sizes are 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g and 5 g, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request. Larger quantities and custom packaging are available. Request a quote for pricing and lead time.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	4-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzyl Bromide
Catalogue No.	VQ-040524
CAS Number	50824-05-0
IUPAC name	1-(bromomethyl)-4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzene
Molecular formula	C₈H₆BrF₃O
Molecular weight	255.03 g/mol
Exact mass	253.9554
InChIKey	JDNPUJCKXLOHOW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC(=CC=C1CBr)OC(F)(F)F
PubChem CID	142785

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	3.7
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 4
TPSA	9.2 Å²
Synonyms	4-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzyl, Benzene, 1-(bromomethyl)-4-(trifluoromethoxy)-, 4-(bromomethyl)phenyl trifluoromethyl ether, [4-(bromomethyl)phenoxy]trifluoromethane, alpha-Bromo-4-(trifluoromethoxy)toluene, 4-trifluormethoxybenzylbromide, p-trifluoromethoxy benzyl bromide

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H318Causes serious eye damage

Precautionary statements: P260, P264, P264 + P265, P280, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P317, P321, P363, 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 4-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzyl Bromide?

The CAS Registry Number of 4-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzyl Bromide is 50824-05-0. It is also known as 4-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzyl, Benzene, 1-(bromomethyl)-4-(trifluoromethoxy)-, 4-(bromomethyl)phenyl trifluoromethyl ether.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 4-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzyl Bromide?

4-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzyl Bromide has the molecular formula C8H6BrF3O and a molecular weight of 255.03 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 1-(bromomethyl)-4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzene.

Which grade and pack sizes of 4-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzyl Bromide can I order?

We supply 4-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzyl Bromide, in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g, 5 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 4-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzyl Bromide?

Yes. Every lot of 4-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzyl Bromide 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 4-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzyl Bromide be shipped internationally?

Yes. 4-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzyl Bromide is classified as hazardous, 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.