3-Methylbenzyl Bromide

About 3-Methylbenzyl Bromide

3-Methylbenzyl Bromide is a halogenated building block carrying the CAS registry number 620-13-3. With the molecular formula C8H9Br, it has a molar mass of 185.06 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 1-(bromomethyl)-3-methylbenzene. Alternative names: Methylbenzyl bromide and alpha-Bromo-m-xylene.

Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 4 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

It is commonly used for cross-coupling substrates, alkylation reactions and organic synthesis. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing, academic and industrial research and agrochemical production.

Available in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g and 5 g packs, 3-Methylbenzyl Bromide is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request.

Typical applications

Cross-coupling substrates
Alkylation reactions
Organic synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	3-Methylbenzyl Bromide
Catalogue No.	VQ-050378
CAS Number	620-13-3
IUPAC name	1-(bromomethyl)-3-methylbenzene
Molecular formula	C₈H₉Br
Molecular weight	185.06 g/mol
Exact mass	183.9888
InChIKey	FWLWTILKTABGKQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC1=CC(=CC=C1)CBr
PubChem CID	12099

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	3
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 0
TPSA	0 Å²
Synonyms	Methylbenzyl bromide, alpha-Bromo-m-xylene, Benzene, 1-(bromomethyl)-3-methyl-, .alpha.-Bromo-m-xylene, a-bromo-m-xylene, 3-bromomethyltoluene, alphaBromomxylene, mXylene, alphabromo, mMethylbenzyl bromide, omega-Bromo-m-xylene, 3(bromomethyl)toluene

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Toxic

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H330Fatal if inhaled
H332Harmful if inhaled

Precautionary statements: P260, P261, P264, P270, P271, P280, P284, P301 + P317, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P317, P320, P321, P330, P363, 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 3-Methylbenzyl Bromide?

The CAS Registry Number of 3-Methylbenzyl Bromide is 620-13-3. It is also known as Methylbenzyl bromide, alpha-Bromo-m-xylene, Benzene, 1-(bromomethyl)-3-methyl-.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 3-Methylbenzyl Bromide?

3-Methylbenzyl Bromide has the molecular formula C8H9Br and a molecular weight of 185.06 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 1-(bromomethyl)-3-methylbenzene.

Which grade and pack sizes of 3-Methylbenzyl Bromide can I order?

We supply 3-Methylbenzyl 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 3-Methylbenzyl Bromide?

Yes. Every lot of 3-Methylbenzyl 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 3-Methylbenzyl Bromide be shipped internationally?

Yes. 3-Methylbenzyl 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.