Chemistry:2-Phenylethylbromide

2-Phenylethylbromide

Names
IUPAC name 2-Bromoethylbenzene
Other names Phenethyl bromide
Identifiers
CAS Number	103-63-9 N
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	7383 Y
PubChem CID	7666
InChI InChI=1S/C8H9Br/c9-7-6-8-4-2-1-3-5-8/h1-5H,6-7H2 Y Key: WMPPDTMATNBGJN-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y InChI=1/C8H9Br/c9-7-6-8-4-2-1-3-5-8/h1-5H,6-7H2 Key: WMPPDTMATNBGJN-UHFFFAOYAQ
SMILES BrCCc1ccccc1
Properties
Chemical formula	C8H9Br
Molar mass	185.064 g·mol−1
Appearance	Colorless to yellow liquid
Density	1.355g/cm3
Melting point	−56 °C (−69 °F; 217 K)
Boiling point	221 °C (430 °F; 494 K)
Solubility in water	Insoluble in water
Hazards
Flash point	89 °C (192 °F; 362 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

2-Phenylethylbromide is an organobromide that can be produced by the action of bromine and red phosphorus on 2-phenylethanol.

It is moderately toxic by ingestion.

When reacted with hydrazine, phenelzine is produced.