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benzyl bromide

chemical compound
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Benzyl bromide is a corrosive, colorless to slightly yellow liquid with the chemical formula C7H7Br. It is used in organic synthesis. Historically, it was employed as a war gas due to its irritant effects on the skin and mucous membranes. Benzene, a related compound (C6H6), is a toxic and carcinogenic aromatic hydrocarbon primarily used in the production of polystyrene. Bromobenzene (C6H5Br) is another related compound, a colorless oily liquid used as a solvent and in organic synthesis. Aryl halides, like bromobenzene, are less reactive than alkyl halides in certain chemical reactions.1234

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