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Benzyl bromide
Benzyl bromide, or α-bromotoluene, is an organic compound consisting of a benzene ring substituted with a bromomethyl group. It can be prepared by the bromination of toluene at room temperature in air, using manganese(IV) oxide as a heterogeneous catalyst. It is a colorless liquid that is decomposed slowly in water. Additional recommended knowledgeBenzyl bromide is used in organic synthesis for the introduction of the benzyl protecting group for alcohols and carboxylic acids. Benzyl bromide is a strong lachrymator and is also intensely irritating to skin and mucous membranes. Because of these properties, it has been used as a war gas. See alsoReferences |
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