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2-Bromo-4-methylanisole

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Synonym(s):

3-Bromo-4-methoxytoluene

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
Br(CH3)C6H3OCH3
CAS Number:
22002-45-5
Molecular Weight:
201.06
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
24871722
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
EC Number:
244-705-3
MDL number:
MFCD00017783
Assay:
97%
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refractive index

n20/D 1.565 (lit.)

bp

124-125 °C/20 mmHg (lit.)

mp

15.5 °C (lit.)

density

1.392 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

functional group

bromo

SMILES string

COc1ccc(C)cc1Br

InChI

1S/C8H9BrO/c1-6-3-4-8(10-2)7(9)5-6/h3-5H,1-2H3

InChI key

DHPUIKWBNXTXOB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

2-Bromo-4-methylanisole can be prepared via bromination of 4-methylanisole using poly(4-vinylpyridinium bromochromate).

Application

2-Bromo-4-methylanisole may be used in the synthesis of:
  • 1,6-bis(2-hydroxy-5-methylphenyl)pyridine (H2mdppy)
  • 1,8-dimethoxy-4-methylanthra-quinone
  • ethyl 2-(2-methoxy-5-methylphenyl)-2-methyl-4-oxocyclopentanecarboxylate
It may be used as starting material in the multi-step synthesis of sesquiterpene (±)-herbertenolide.

pictograms

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GHS07

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Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

235.4 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

113 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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