106-38-7

Basic information

• Product Name: Benzene,1-bromo-4-methyl-
• Synonyms: Toluene,p-bromo- (8CI);1-Bromo-4-methylbenzene;1-Methyl-4-bromobenzene;4-Bromo-1-methylbenzene;4-Methyl-1-bromobenzene;4-Methylbromobenzene;4-Methylphenyl bromide;4-Tolyl bromide;NSC 6531;p-Bromo(methyl)benzene;p-Bromotoluene;p-Methylbromobenzene;p-Methylphenyl bromide;p-Tolyl bromide;4-Bromotoluene
• CAS NO: 106-38-7
• Molecular Formula: C₇H₇Br
• Molecular Weight: 171.0345
• EINECS: 203-391-8
• Product Categories: alkyl bromide;Building Blocks;Chemical Synthesis;Halogenated Hydrocarbons;Organic Building Blocks;Intermediates;Aromatic Hydrocarbons (substituted) & Derivatives;Organics;Miscellaneous;4-Alkylbromobenzenes (Building Blocks for Liquid Crystals);Building Blocks for Liquid Crystals;Functional Materials;Aryl;C7;Halogenated Hydrocarbons
• Mol File: 106-38-7.mol
• Article Data: 185

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: 26-29℃
• Boiling Point: 183.8 °C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 69 °C
• Appearance: colourless or pale yellow liquid
• Density: 1.39 g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 1.04mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.548
• Storage Temp.: Store below +30°C.
• Solubility: 0.11g/l insoluble
• Water Solubility: <0.1 g/100 mL at 24℃
• Merck: 14,1439
• BRN: 1903636
• CAS DataBase Reference: Benzene,1-bromo-4-methyl-(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Benzene,1-bromo-4-methyl-(106-38-7)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Benzene,1-bromo-4-methyl-(106-38-7)

Safety Data

• Hazard Codes: Xn:Harmful
• Statements: R22:; R36/37/38:
• Safety Statements: S26:; S37/39:
• RIDADR: UN 3077 9/PG 3
• WGK Germany: 3
• RTECS: XS7965600
• TSCA: Yes
• HazardClass: 9
• PackingGroup: III
• Hazardous Substances Data: 106-38-7(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

Benzene,1-bromo-4-methyl-, also known as 4-Bromotoluene, is a p-substituted aryl bromide and a toluene derivative. It is characterized by its white crystalline low melting mass and is soluble in ethanol, ether, and benzene, but insoluble in water. 4-Bromotoluene is toxic and harmful if swallowed, and it can be irritating to the eyes, respiratory system, and skin.

Uses

Used in Organic Synthesis:
Benzene,1-bromo-4-methylis used as a starting material for organic synthesis, particularly in the synthesis of ketones through Cu/Pd-catalyzed decarboxylative cross-coupling reactions. It is also utilized in the Heck reaction with styrene in the presence of in situ generated palladium complexes of phosphine-functionalized N-heterocyclic carbene ligands.
Used in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing:
In the pharmaceutical industry, Benzene,1-bromo-4-methylis used as a raw material for the manufacturing of various organic compounds, including antihypertensive drugs such as losartan and Irbesartan.
Used in Chemical Intermediates:
Benzene,1-bromo-4-methylserves as a raw material for the production of chemical intermediates like p-bromobenzyl, p-bromodibromobenzyl, and p-bromobenzaldehyde.
Used in Solvent Applications:
Due to its solubility properties, Benzene,1-bromo-4-methylcan be used as a solvent in various industrial applications, including paints, paint thinners, and glues.

References

https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/catalog/search?term=4-Bromotoluene&interface=All&N=0&mode=match%20partialmax&lang=en®ion=US&focus=product https://bbzfrankie.wordpress.com/2013/11/21/application-of-4-bromotoluene/ https://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/sis/search/a?dbs+hsdb:@term+@DOCNO+6015

Preparation

4-Bromotoluene is prepared by diazotization and replacement of p-toluidine. First, add aqueous sulfuric acid solution to crushed p-toluidine while hot, cool to 5°C, and slowly add aqueous sodium nitrite solution until the starch potassium iodide test paper turns blue. Then add a small amount of urea to destroy the excess of sodium nitrite. Then add the synthesized cuprous bromide to hydrobromic acid, heat it to boiling, then slowly add the above diazo salt and distill it until no oil-like substance comes out. Wash, dry, filter, distill at atmospheric pressure and collect 183-185℃ fraction to obtain 4-Bromotoluene.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Organic Syntheses, Coll. Vol. 1, p. 136, 1941Tetrahedron, 64, p. 4999, 2008 DOI: 10.1016/j.tet.2008.03.085

Air & Water Reactions

Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

4-Bromotoluene is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Fire Hazard

4-Bromotoluene is combustible.

Safety Profile

Moderately toxic by inhalation and intraperitoneal routes. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic vapors of Br-.

Purification Methods

Crystallise it from EtOH [Taylor & Stewart J Am Chem Soc 108 6977 1986]. [Beilstein 5 IV 827.]

InChI:InChI:1S/C7H7Br/c1-6-2-4-7(8)5-3-6/h2-5H,1H3

Upstream product

• 108-32-7 1,2-propylene cyclic carbonate 
• 128-08-5 N-Bromosuccinimide 
• 118-75-2 chloranil 
• 108-88-3 toluene 
• 94-36-0 dibenzoyl peroxide 
• 57573-52-1 4-methylbenzene diazonium 
• 20614-06-6 bis(4-bromobenzyl) ether 
• 31543-75-6 2,4-dibromotoluene 
• 106-49-0 p-toluidine 
• 104-15-4 toluene-4-sulfonic acid 
• 537-64-4 bis(p-tolyl)mercury 
• 685-87-0 Diethyl 2-bromomalonate 
• 359-45-5 N-bromo-trifluoroacetamide 
• 18620-02-5 (4-bromophenyl)magnesium bromide 

Downstream Products

• 31053-03-9 N-(4-methylphenyl)piperidine 
• 71982-24-6 N-(3-methylphenyl)piperidine 
• 69239-35-6 Chlorbis(4-methylphenyl)phenylmethan 
• 622-96-8 4-methylethylbenzene 
• 101273-46-5 1-(4′-methylphenyl)isoquinoline 
• 1595-05-7 p-butyltoluene 
• 56403-26-0 1-bromo-2,5-bis(chloromethyl)-4-methylbenzene 
• 1231244-85-1 2-(5-bromo-2-methylphenyl)acetonitrile 
• 203314-29-8 2-bromo-5-methylphenylacetic acid 
• 854646-94-9 2-(5-bromo-2-methylphenyl)acetic acid 
• 124778-32-1 1,6-di(p-tolyl)hexane 
• 644-08-6 4-Methylbiphenyl 
• 5440-76-6 (4-methylphenyl)diphenylmethanol 
• 18412-57-2 p-tolyltriethoxysilane 

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