2,6-Difluorobenzyl Bromide

Name: 2,6-Difluorobenzyl Bromide
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-040399

About 2,6-Difluorobenzyl Bromide

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 2,6-Difluorobenzyl Bromide, a fluorinated building block registered under CAS number 85118-00-9. Its molecular formula is C7H5BrF2 and its molecular weight is 207.01 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 2-(bromomethyl)-1,3-difluorobenzene. Common synonyms include Benzene, 2-(bromomethyl)-1,3-difluoro- and alpha-Bromo-2,6-difluorotoluene.

Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for organic synthesis and API synthesis. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing, academic and industrial research and agrochemical production.

Available in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g and 5 g packs, 2,6-Difluorobenzyl Bromide is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide. SDS and detailed specification sheets can be requested with your quotation.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2,6-Difluorobenzyl Bromide
Catalogue No.	VQ-040399
CAS Number	85118-00-9
IUPAC name	2-(bromomethyl)-1,3-difluorobenzene
Molecular formula	C₇H₅BrF₂
Molecular weight	207.01 g/mol
Exact mass	205.9543
InChIKey	LSXJPJGBWSZHTM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC(=C(C(=C1)F)CBr)F
PubChem CID	581435

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	2.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	0 Å²
Synonyms	Benzene, 2-(bromomethyl)-1,3-difluoro-, alpha-Bromo-2,6-difluorotoluene, 2-(bromomethyl)-1,3-difluoro-benzene, 2-Bromomethyl-1,3-difluorobenzene, 2,6-diflourobenzyl bromide, 2,6-difluoro-a-bromo-toluene, 2,6-difluoro-alpha-bromotoluene, 2,6-difluoro-alpha-bromo-toluene, alpha-bromo-2,6-di-fluorotoluene

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Precautionary statements: P260, P264, P280, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, 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 2,6-Difluorobenzyl Bromide?

The CAS Registry Number of 2,6-Difluorobenzyl Bromide is 85118-00-9. It is also known as Benzene, 2-(bromomethyl)-1,3-difluoro-, alpha-Bromo-2,6-difluorotoluene, 2-(bromomethyl)-1,3-difluoro-benzene.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2,6-Difluorobenzyl Bromide?

2,6-Difluorobenzyl Bromide has the molecular formula C7H5BrF2 and a molecular weight of 207.01 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-(bromomethyl)-1,3-difluorobenzene.

Which grade and pack sizes of 2,6-Difluorobenzyl Bromide can I order?

We supply 2,6-Difluorobenzyl 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 2,6-Difluorobenzyl Bromide?

Yes. Every lot of 2,6-Difluorobenzyl 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 2,6-Difluorobenzyl Bromide be shipped internationally?

Yes. 2,6-Difluorobenzyl 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.