100-39-0

A colorless liquid with an agreeable odor. Toxic by inhalation and by skin absorption. BENZYL BROMIDE(100-39-0) is slightly soluble in water and denser than water (density 1.44 g/cm3 (Aldrich)). A lachrymator. Corrosive to metals and tissue.

BENZYL BROMIDE reacts with water, alcohols, common metals (except nickel and lead), bases, amines and oxidizing agents. . This material stored over activated 4A molecular sieve burst a bottle due to condensation-polymerization reaction with generation of HBr gas, [Chem. Eng. News, 1979, 57(12), 74].

Sensitive to exposure to light and moisture. Slightly soluble in water.

Highly toxic. Corrosive to skin and tissue. A lachrymator.

Inhalation causes irritation of nose and throat; severe exposure may cause pulmonary edema. Vapors cause severe eye irritation; liquid can burn eyes. Skin contact causes irritation. Ingestion causes irritation of mouth and stomach.

It is used as a chemical intermediate; in organic syntheses; as a foaming and frothing agent.

If this chemical gets into the eyes, remove any contact lenses at once and irrigate immediately for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting upper and lower lids. Seek medical attention immediately. If this chemical contacts the skin, remove contaminated clothing and wash immediately with soap and water. Seek medical attention immediately. If this chemical has been inhaled, remove from exposure, begin rescue breathing (using universal precautions, including resuscitation mask) if breathing has stopped and CPR if heart action has stopped. Transfer promptly to a medical facility. When this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention. If victim is conscious, administer water or milk. Do not induce vomiting. Medical observation is recommended for 24 to 48 hours after breathing overexposure, as pulmonary edema may be delayed. As first aid for pulmonary edema, a doctor or authorized paramedic may consider administering a drug or other inhalation therapy.

UN1737 Benzyl Bromide, Hazard class: 6.1; Labels: 6.1—Poisonous materials, 8—Corrosive material.

May form explosive mixture with air. Contact with water forms hydrogen bromide and benzyl alcohol. Incompatible with strong oxidizers, bases, magnesium. Attacks metals, except nickel and lead, in the presence of moisture.

Benzyl bromide is a combustible, colorless toyellow liquid with a pleasant odor. Molecularweight=171.05;Specific gravity (H2O:1) =1.438; Boilingpoint= 198℃; Freezing/Melting point =-4.0℃;Flashpoint =79℃ (cc). Hazard Identification (based on NFPA-704 M Rating System): Health 3, Flammability 2,Reactivity 1. Insoluble in water (slowly decomposes).

Benzylbromide is a combustible, colorless to yellow liquid with a pleasant odor. Molecular

Clear light amber liquid

Pour into vermiculite, sodium bicarbonate, or a sand-soda ash mixture and transfer to paper boxes, then to an open incinerator. Alternatively, mix Benzyl Bromide 417 with flammable solvent and spray into incinerator equipped with after burner and alkali scrubber.

Benzyl bromide is an aromatic halide that is mainly used as a protecting agent for protecting hydroxy group of alcohols via O-benzylation reaction. It has been used as an initiator in the synthesis of poly(styrene-b-methylmethacrylate) copolymers by atom transfer radical polymerization. It can undergo Menschutkin reaction with 1, 2-dimethylimidazole to form 3-benzyl-1, 2-dimethylimidazolium bromide.?

ChEBI: A member of the class of benzyl bromides that is toluene substituted on the alpha-carbon with bromine.

Benzyl bromide is synthesized by toluene bromination. Toluene heated to 50°C, add bromine reaction, the reaction temperature of 75-80°C, reaction 6h, fractional distillation at atmospheric pressure to remove the fraction before 140°C, and then distillation under reduced pressure, collect 112-114°C(2.0kPa) fraction, to get benzyl bromide.

Journal of the American Chemical Society, 95, p. 3412, 1973 DOI: 10.1021/ja00791a072
Tetrahedron Letters, 29, p. 707, 1988 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(00)80190-2
The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 51, p. 929, 1986 DOI: 10.1021/jo00356a032

Reactivity with Water Reacts slowly generating hydrogen bromide (hydrobromic acid); Reactivity with Common Materials: Decomposes rapidly in the presence of all common metals except nickel and lead, liberating heat and hydrogen bromide; Stability During Transport: Stable; Neutralizing Agents for Acids and Caustics: Rinse with sodium bicarbonate or lime solution; Polymerization: Polymerizes with evolution of heat and hydrogen bromide when in presence with all common metals except nickel and lead; Inhibitor of Polymerization: None.

Intensely irritating and corrosiveto skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. Large doses causecentral nervous system depression. Mutation datareported. Reaction with molecular sieve produces toxichydrogen bromide gas.

Color Code—Blue: Health Hazard/Poison: Storein a secure poison location. Color Code—White: Corrosiveor Contact Hazard; Store separately in a corrosion-resistantlocation. Store in tightly closed containers in a cool, wellventilated area away from water and other incompatiblematerials listed above.

Wash benzyl chloride with conc H2SO4 (CARE), water, 10% Na2CO3 or NaHCO3 solution, and again with water. Dry it with CaCl2, Na2CO3 or MgSO4 and fractionally distil it in the dark, under reduced pressure. It has also been thoroughly degassed at 10-6 mm and redistilled in the dark. This gives material with max (MeCN): 226nm ( 8200) [Mohammed & Kosower J Am Chem Soc 93 2709 1971]. [Beilstein 5 IV 829.] Handle in a fume cupboard, extremely LACHRYMATORY.