Benzyl bromide Chemical Properties
Melting point -3 °C
Boiling point 198-199 °C(lit.)
density 1.44 g/mL at 20 °C
vapor density 5.8 (vs air)
refractive index n20/D 1.575(lit.)
Fp 188 °F
storage temp. Store at RT.
solubility Miscible with benzene, carbon tetrachloride, ethanol and ether.
form Liquid
color Clear colorless to yellow
Sensitive Moisture Sensitive/Light Sensitive
Merck 14,1128
BRN 385801
Stability: Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
CAS DataBase Reference 100-39-0(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Benzene, (bromomethyl)-(100-39-0)
EPA Substance Registry System Benzene, (bromomethyl)-(100-39-0)
Safety Information
Hazard Codes Xi
Risk Statements 36/37/38
Safety Statements 39-2
RIDADR UN 1737 6.1/PG 2
WGK Germany 2
RTECS XS7965000
F 9-19-21
TSCA Yes
HazardClass 6.1
PackingGroup II
Hazardous Substances Data 100-39-0(Hazardous Substances Data)