Benzyl 4-(bromomethyl)phenyl ether

Name: Benzyl 4-(bromomethyl)phenyl ether
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-050247

About Benzyl 4-(bromomethyl)phenyl ether

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Benzyl 4-(bromomethyl)phenyl ether, an ether building block registered under CAS number 5544-60-5. The compound has the formula C14H13BrO, corresponding to a molecular weight of 277.16 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 1-(bromomethyl)-4-phenylmethoxybenzene. Alternative names: 4-Benzyloxybenzyl Bromide and 1-(benzyloxy)-4-(bromomethyl)benzene.

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. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Benzyl 4-(bromomethyl)phenyl ether in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g and 5 g packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Benzyl 4-(bromomethyl)phenyl ether
Catalogue No.	VQ-050247
CAS Number	5544-60-5
IUPAC name	1-(bromomethyl)-4-phenylmethoxybenzene
Molecular formula	C₁₄H₁₃BrO
Molecular weight	277.16 g/mol
Exact mass	276.015
InChIKey	KHZAFUOYPXXJKO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC=C(C=C1)COC2=CC=C(C=C2)CBr
PubChem CID	10492756

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	3.8
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	9.2 Å²
Synonyms	4-Benzyloxybenzyl Bromide, 1-(benzyloxy)-4-(bromomethyl)benzene, 4-Benzyloxybenzylbromide, 4-(Benzyloxy)benzyl bromide, Benzene, 1-(bromomethyl)-4-(phenylmethoxy)-, 1-benzyloxy-4-bromomethylbenzene, 1-(benzyloxy)-4-(bromomethyl) benzene, p-Benzyloxybenzyl bromide, 4-benzyloxy benzyl bromide, 4-(Benzloxybenzyl) Bromide, 1-bromomethyl-4-benzyloxybenzene, 4-benzylbroMidebenzyloxygenradicals

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P260, P261, P264, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P319, 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

Other grades of CAS 5544-60-5

Extra Pure

4-(Benzloxybenzyl) Bromide, extra pure >97%

CAS: 5544-60-5
Formula: C₁₄H₁₃BrO
MW: 277.16 g/mol

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Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Benzyl 4-(bromomethyl)phenyl ether?

The CAS Registry Number of Benzyl 4-(bromomethyl)phenyl ether is 5544-60-5. It is also known as 4-Benzyloxybenzyl Bromide, 1-(benzyloxy)-4-(bromomethyl)benzene, 4-Benzyloxybenzylbromide.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Benzyl 4-(bromomethyl)phenyl ether?

Benzyl 4-(bromomethyl)phenyl ether has the molecular formula C14H13BrO and a molecular weight of 277.16 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 1-(bromomethyl)-4-phenylmethoxybenzene.

Which grade and pack sizes of Benzyl 4-(bromomethyl)phenyl ether can I order?

We supply Benzyl 4-(bromomethyl)phenyl ether, 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 Benzyl 4-(bromomethyl)phenyl ether?

Yes. Every lot of Benzyl 4-(bromomethyl)phenyl ether 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 4-(bromomethyl)phenyl ether be shipped internationally?

Yes. Benzyl 4-(bromomethyl)phenyl ether 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.