Bromobenzaldehydes are any of three organic compounds with the formula BrC6H4COH, consisting of a formyl group and a bromine atom attached to a central benzene ring. They can be considered as brominated derivatives of benzaldehyde, or as formylated derivatives of bromobenzene.
Bromobenzaldehyde isomers Common name and systematic name 2-Bromobenzaldehyde 3-Bromobenzaldehyde 4-Bromobenzaldehyde Structure Molecular formula C7H5BrO (BrC6H4COH) Molar mass 185.020 g/mol Appearance colorless liquid colorless liquid white solid CAS number [6630-33-7] [3132-99-8] [1122-91-4] Properties Density and phase 1.585 g/ml, liquid 1.587 g/ml, liquid solid Solubility in water practically insoluble Melting point 16–19 °C 18–21 °C 57 °C Boiling point 230 °C 233–236 °C 255–258 °C
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