Bromobenzene

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Bromobenzene
General
Systematic name	1-Bromobenzene
Other names	Bromobenzene; Phenyl Bromide; Bromobenzol; Monobromobenzene
Molecular formula	C6H5Br
Molar mass	157.016 g/mol
Appearance	Clear to slightly yellow liquid Pleasant aromatic odor
CAS number	[108-86-1]
Properties
Density and phase	1.495 g/cm³, liquid
Solubility in water	Insoluble (< 0.1 g/100ml at 25 C)
Melting point	-30.8 °C (242.35 K)
Boiling point	156 °C (429.15 K)
Viscosity	1.124 cP at 20 °C
Hazards
MSDS	External MSDS
EU classification	Irritant (Xi), Environment (N)
NFPA 704
R-phrases	R10, R38, R51/53
S-phrases	S2, S61
Flash point	51 °C
RTECS number	CY9000000
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Structure & properties	n, εr, etc.
Thermodynamic data	Phase behaviour Solid, liquid, gas
Spectral data	UV, IR, NMR, MS
Related compounds
Related Halogenobenzenes	1,2-dibromobenzene 1,3-dibromobenzene 1,4-dibromobenzene 1,2,3-tribromobenzene 1,2,4-tribromobenzene 1,3,5-tribromobenzene 1,2,3,4-tetrabromobenzene 1,2,3,5-tetrachlorobenzene 1,2,4,5-tetrabromobenzene pentabromobenzene hexabromobenzene
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25°C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references

Bromobenzenes are a group of halobenzenes formed in a substitution reaction between bromine and benzene with a hydrogen bromide biproduct. The name strictly refers to monobromobenzene, a benzene with a single bromine; however it can be used to refer to a benzene containing any number of bromine molecules.

Bromobenzene can be colorless, or a clear pale yellow, depending upon its concentration.

This is a toxic substance and can cause liver and nervous system damage if inhaled, ingested or absorbed through the skin.

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See Chlorobenzene for extra detail as to the mechanism of the formation. Mechanism is by electrophillic substitution.

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