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Sigma-Aldrich

N-(Bromomethyl)phthalimide

96%

Synonym(s):

Phthalimidomethyl bromide

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C9H6BrNO2
CAS Number:
5332-26-3
Molecular Weight:
240.05
Beilstein:
140943
EC Number:
226-239-2
MDL number:
MFCD00005897
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24855225
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

96%

form

solid

mp

152-155 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

BrCN1C(=O)c2ccccc2C1=O

InChI

1S/C9H6BrNO2/c10-5-11-8(12)6-3-1-2-4-7(6)9(11)13/h1-4H,5H2

InChI key

UUSLLECLCKTJQF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

N-(Bromomethyl)phthalimide was used as initiator in synthesis of α-phthalimidopoly(styrene) by atom transfer radical polymerisation. It was also used in synthesis of functionalized 5-(aminomethyl)pyrimidine-2,4,6-trione analog and new bis-C(cage)-substituted o-carborane.

Pictograms

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GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315,H319,H335

Hazard Classifications

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

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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