4-Fluoro-3-methylbenzyl bromide

• CAT Number: L011041
• CAS Number: 261951-70-6
• Molecular Formula: C8H8BrF
• Molecular Weight: 203.05
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 4-(bromomethyl)-1-fluoro-2-methylbenzene
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H8BrF/c1-6-4-7(5-9)2-3-8(6)10/h2-4H,5H2,1H3
• InChIKey: ZZGGOSDHWXCOCA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=C(C=CC(=C1)CBr)F

4-Fluoro-3-methylbenzyl bromide is an aromatic compound featuring a benzyl group substituted with a bromine atom and a fluorine atom at the 4-position, along with a methyl group at the 3-position. This unique substitution pattern enhances its reactivity, making it valuable in organic synthesis, particularly in nucleophilic substitution reactions. The presence of the fluorine atom can influence the compound’s electronic properties and biological activity, positioning it as a potential intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.