2-Fluorobenzyl bromide

2-Fluorobenzyl bromide

1-(Bromomethyl)-2-fluorobenzene; o-Fluorobenzyl Bromide

CAS 446-48-0

Chemical Formula C7H6BrF

Molecular Weight 189.03 g/mol

2-Fluorobenzyl bromide is an organic compound with the chemical formula C7H6BrF. It's a derivative of benzyl bromide, with a fluorine atom substituted at the 2-position of the benzene ring. This compound is frequently used as a building block in organic synthesis, particularly in the formation of substituted pyrimidines and other complex molecules.

Industrial Uses

1. Pharmaceuticals

  • Building Block: 2-Fluorobenzyl bromide is used to introduce the 2-fluorobenzyl group into molecules, which is a common strategy in drug discovery.
  • Alkylating Agent: It acts as an alkylating agent in the synthesis of some pharmaceutical compounds, meaning it can add a 2-fluorobenzyl group to another molecule.
  • Synthesis of Specific Drugs: It has been used in the synthesis of compounds like prasugrel, an antiplatelet drug.

2. Agrochemicals

  • Modifying Lipophilicity: The fluorine atom in 2-Fluorobenzyl bromide can increase the lipophilicity (fat-loving nature) of the resulting agrochemical, potentially improving its ability to penetrate plant tissues or cell membranes.
  • Building Block: 2-Fluorobenzyl bromide is used in agrochemicals as a building block in the synthesis of various biologically active compounds, including herbicides and pesticides.

Specifications

Assay 98%
Appearance Clear to pale yellow liquid
Odor Sharp, irritating, possibly aromatic odor
Boiling Point 97°C
Melting Point Not defined
Density 1.48 g/cm3
Solubility Insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents
Viscosity Not determined
Flash Point 110°C

Hazard Symbols

Corrosives
Irritants/Sensitisers/Other Hazards

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