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4-Bromobenzoyl chloride, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
4-Bromobenzoyl chloride is used in the synthesis of HIV-1 protease inhibitors. It is also used in the synthesis of oxazoles, cyclohexanone derivatives as analgesic and antimicrobial agents.
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4-Bromobenzoyl chloride is used in the synthesis of HIV-1 protease inhibitors. It is also used in the synthesis of oxazoles, cyclohexanone derivatives as analgesic and antimicrobial agents.
Solubility
Soluble in methanol. Reacts with water forming Hcl.
Notes
Moisture Sensitive. Store away from strong bases. Incompatible with moisture and bases. Store at 2 - 8°C.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 38°C to 42°C |
Boiling Point | 246°C |
Flash Point | >110°C (230°F) |
Quantity | 50 g |
UN Number | UN3261 |
Beilstein | 636641 |
Sensitivity | Moisture sensitive |
Solubility Information | Soluble in methanol. Reacts with water forming Hcl. |
Formula Weight | 219.47 |
Percent Purity | ≥98% |
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Certificates
Certificates
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Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
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10240010 | Certificate of Analysis | 20/02/2024 | L03794.09,L03794.18 |
10244642 | Certificate of Analysis | 18/11/2022 | L03794.09,L03794.18 |
10172467 | Certificate of Analysis | 08/12/2021 | L03794.09,L03794.18 |
10198472 | Certificate of Analysis | 08/12/2021 | L03794.09,L03794.18 |
10213305 | Certificate of Analysis | 07/12/2021 | L03794.09,L03794.18 |
Safety and Handling

- Danger
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
RUO – Research Use Only
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