3-(Trifluoromethyl)benzyl Bromide

• CAT Number: R048847
• CAS Number: 402-23-3
• Molecular Formula: C8H6BrF3
• Molecular Weight: 239.03
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1-(Bromomethyl)-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzene; α’-Bromo-α,α,α-trifluoro-m-xylene; 3-(Bromomethyl)-1-(trifluoromethyl)benzene; 3-(Bromomethyl)benzotrifluoride; 3-(Trifluoromethyl)benzyl Bromide; m-(Trifluoromethyl)benzyl Bromide
• Storage: RT
• IUPAC Name: 1-(bromomethyl)-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzene
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H6BrF3/c9-5-6-2-1-3-7(4-6)8(10,11)12/h1-4H,5H2
• InChIKey: MYYYZNVAUZVXBO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC(=CC(=C1)C(F)(F)F)CBr

3-(Trifluoromethyl)benzyl bromide (Cat No.:R048847) is a chemical compound. It features a benzene ring substituted with a trifluoromethyl group and a bromine atom. This compound is important in organic synthesis and chemical research due to its potential applications in various reactions. Trifluoromethyl-substituted compounds are valuable intermediates for creating diverse molecules, including pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. The presence of a bromine atom and a trifluoromethyl group adds specific reactivity and functional diversity to the compound. 3-(Trifluoromethyl)benzyl bromide’s role as a synthetic intermediate contributes to the construction of complex structures for various applications, supporting scientific exploration and innovation.