Benzyl bromide
Also known as: (bromomethyl)benzene, alpha-bromotoluene, phenylmethyl bromide, α-bromotoluene, AI3-15300, EINECS 202-847-3
Benzyl bromide (CAS 100-39-0) is a compound in the Organohalogen Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C7H7Br and a molecular weight of 171.035 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of -3 °C, a boiling point of 198.5±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.4±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 86.7±0.0 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation, H319 — Causes serious eye irritation and H335 — May cause respiratory irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 100-39-0
- Jingsj CID
- J-3164-4
- Molecular Formula
- C7H7Br
- Molecular Weight
- 171.035 g/mol
- Category
- Organohalogen Compounds
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | -3 °C |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 198.5±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.4±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 86.7±0.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 169.973099 |
| LogP | 2.92 |
| Additional Property | 5.8 (vs air) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.5±0.3 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.568 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2903999090 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2903999090 halogenated derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:none MFN tariff:5.5% General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Benzyl bromide?
The CAS number of Benzyl bromide is 100-39-0.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Benzyl bromide?
Benzyl bromide has molecular formula C7H7Br and molecular weight 171.035 g/mol.
Is Benzyl bromide hazardous?
Benzyl bromide has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation; H335 — May cause respiratory irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Benzyl bromide?
For Benzyl bromide, Upstream Products: Benzyl alcohol, Ammonium acetate, Benzaldehyde; Downstream Products: 1-Benzyl-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyridin-2-one, ethyl 3-(benzyloxy)cyclobutanecarboxylate, 1-Benzyl-1H-imidazole-2-carbaldehyde.
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