Thermo Scientific™ Benzyl bromide ≥99%

High-Purity Aromatic Halide for Organic Synthesis and Polymer Chemistry

CAS Number: 100-39-0 | MDL Number: MFCD00000172 | Formula: (C₆H₅)CH₂Br | Molar Mass: 171.04 g/mol

Thermo Fisher Scientific™ Benzyl Bromide is a high-purity aromatic halide reagent (≥99%) widely used in organic synthesis as a benzylating agent. It is especially suited for O-benzylation of alcohols, ether formation, quaternization reactions, and polymer synthesis. This reactive compound features high consistency, excellent purity, and is packaged in sealed glass containers for safe laboratory handling.

Key Features

• ≥99% purity for high-yield chemical synthesis
• Commonly used as a protecting agent in O-benzylation reactions
• Effective initiator for controlled radical polymerizations (e.g., ATRP)
• Undergoes nucleophilic substitution and Menschutkin-type reactions
• Packaged in secure glass containers for chemical stability

Specifications

Applications

• Organic Synthesis – O-benzylation of alcohols and phenols
• Polymer Chemistry – Initiator in atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP)
• Quaternization Reactions – Forms imidazolium salts and benzylated amines
• Protecting Group Chemistry – Used to introduce benzyl groups to functional groups
• Fine Chemicals and Pharmaceutical Intermediates – As a versatile benzylating reagent

Ordering Information

Thermo Fisher Scientific™ Benzyl Bromide (≥99%) is a high-quality reagent ideal for selective benzylation, quaternization, and polymerization applications in organic and materials chemistry. Its high purity and chemical reactivity make it a preferred choice for both research and industrial use.