Chemistry:4-Bromofluorobenzene

4-Bromofluorobenzene

Names
Preferred IUPAC name 1-Bromo-4-fluorobenzene
Other names p-Bromofluorobenzene p-Fluorophenyl bromide
Identifiers
CAS Number	460-00-4 Y
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
Abbreviations	PBFB
ChEBI	CHEBI:141551
ChemSpider	13875180
PubChem CID	9993
InChI InChI=1S/C6H4BrF/c7-5-1-3-6(8)4-2-5/h1-4H Y Key: AITNMTXHTIIIBB-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y InChI=1S/C6H4BrF/c7-5-1-3-6(8)4-2-5/h1-4H Key: AITNMTXHTIIIBB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES c1cc(ccc1F)Br
Properties
Chemical formula	C6H4BrF
Molar mass	175.000 g·mol−1
Appearance	Clear, slightly yellow to clear liquid
Melting point	−16 °C (3 °F; 257 K)
Boiling point	150 °C (302 °F; 423 K)
Solubility in water	Insoluble
Structure
Molecular shape	Planar
Hazards
R-phrases (outdated)	R36, R37, R38
S-phrases (outdated)	S26, S36, S37, S39
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)	2 1 0
Related compounds
Related halobenzenes	1,4-Dichlorobenzene 1,4-Dibromobenzene 1,4-Diiodobenzene
Related compounds	Benzene 1,4-Difluorobenzene
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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4-Bromofluorobenzene is a halogenated aromatic organic compound with the formula C₆H₄BrF. It is a derivative of benzene, with a bromine atom bonded para to a fluorine atom. It has uses as a precursor to some pharmaceuticals, as an agrochemical intermediate, and in organic synthesis.

Uses

The electronegativity (withdrawal of electron density) of the halogens present (bromine and fluorine) on 4-bromofluorobenzene cause deactivation of the benzene ring and direct reactivity to ortho and para positions on the ring. This redirection of reactivity makes it useful as a precursor other compounds that serve a wide variety of needs. The bromine on 4-bromofluorobenzene allows it to become a Grignard reagent when reacted with magnesium metal. Preparation of a Grignard reagent using it makes it useful as an intermediate in the synthesis of atypical antipsychotic agents (especially those with a 4-fluorophenyl moiety), and in pesticides such as Flusilazole. This compound is also used as a tuning solution, internal standard, and/or surrogate (a compound that is similar in chemical composition to the analyte(s) of interest and is spiked into environmental and batch quality control samples prior to sample preparation and analysis) in several EPA gas chromatography methods, such as those for drinking water, wastewater pollutants, and organic pollutant monitoring in groundwater, wastewater, and solid waste.

Production

4-Bromofluorobenzene is regarded by the Toxic Substances Control Act as a high production volume chemical, that is, a chemical that 1 million pounds (about 500 tonnes) per year is either produced in or imported to the United States. As of 2002, companies producing or importing this compound reported 10 million (4,536,000 kilograms) used. This is up from 500,000 pounds (226,800 kilograms) used in 1986, as reported in the Inventory Update Rule of the Toxic Substances Control Act.

Reactivity and synthesis

Halogenated aromatic compounds are relatively unreactive, as reactivity is generally negatively related to degree of substitution of halogen atoms for hydrogen atoms. 4-Bromofluorobenzene is most commonly synthesized via electrophilic halogenation, a type of electrophilic aromatic substitution with fluorobenzene, bromine, and iron(III) bromide as the reagents. The fluorine on fluorobenzene is a weak para and ortho director, as it draws electron density from the meta ring positions. Below is the reaction mechanism:

Safety

This compound is a flammable liquid and vapor. It causes eye irritation, and may be harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin. It can cause depression of the central nervous system. It has a flash point of 53 °C.