4-Fluorobenzyl Bromide

• CAT Number: R058383
• CAS Number: 459-46-1
• Molecular Formula: C7H6BrF
• Molecular Weight: 189.03
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1-(Bromomethyl)-4-fluorobenzene; p-Fluorobenzyl Bromide; α-Bromo-4-fluorotoluene; α-Bromo-p-fluorotoluene
• Storage: Store at +4°C
• IUPAC Name: 1-(bromomethyl)-4-fluorobenzene
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H6BrF/c8-5-6-1-3-7(9)4-2-6/h1-4H,5H2
• InChIKey: NVNPLEPBDPJYRZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC(=CC=C1CBr)F

4-Fluorobenzyl bromide（Cat No.:R058383）is an organic halide with the molecular formula C7H6BrF, featuring a fluorine atom at the para position of a benzyl bromide framework. It appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid and serves as a valuable intermediate in organic synthesis. The compound is commonly used for introducing the 4-fluorobenzyl group into pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. Its benzylic bromide moiety makes it highly reactive in nucleophilic substitution and alkylation reactions. 4-Fluorobenzyl bromide is often employed in the synthesis of biologically active molecules and functionalized aromatic compounds.