Thermo Scientific™ Benzyl bromide ≥98%

Aromatic Bromide Reagent for Organic Synthesis and Alkylation Reactions

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

Thermo Scientific™ Benzyl Bromide (98%) is a reactive aromatic halide widely used in organic synthesis as a benzylating agent. It plays a key role in O-alkylation, N-alkylation, and C-alkylation reactions, and is also employed in the synthesis of ionic liquids, intermediates, and polymers. This product is offered at technical grade (≥97.5% GC) and is supplied in sealed glass bottles to preserve chemical stability and purity.

Key Features

• 98% purity with ≥97.5% GC confirmation
• Clear colorless to yellow liquid with consistent refractive index (1.5745–1.5765)
• Versatile alkylating agent for benzylation of alcohols, amines, and carbanions
• Ambient temperature storage with stable shelf life
• Suitable for research-scale synthesis and intermediate production

Specifications

Applications

• Organic Synthesis – Benzylation of alcohols, phenols, amines, and thiols
• Polymer Science – Synthesis of functionalized monomers or initiators
• Ionic Liquid Chemistry – Precursor for benzyl-substituted imidazolium salts
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates – Used in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs)
• Research & Development – Versatile building block in academic and industrial laboratories

Ordering Information

Thermo Scientific™ Benzyl Bromide, 98%, is a reliable and versatile reagent used across synthetic organic chemistry and materials science. Its consistent performance, purity profile, and chemical reactivity make it well-suited for lab-scale synthesis and chemical research workflows.