3-Chlorobenzyl bromide (α-Bromo-3-chlorotoluene) is a halogenated aromatic compound widely used as a key intermediate in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis. It exhibits a boiling point of 109-110°C at 12 mmHg (lit.) and density of 1.565 g/mL at 25°C. This moisture-sensitive compound should be stored under inert gas (argon/nitrogen) at 2-8°C. Safety precautions are critical due to its lachrymatory and corrosive properties (GHS Category 1B), requiring acid-resistant PPE and adequate ventilation during handling. The reactive benzylic bromide group enables diverse transformations including nucleophilic substitutions and cross-coupling reactions.
