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Sigma-Aldrich

Methylmagnesium bromide solution

1.4 M in THF: toluene (1:3)

Synonym(s):

Bromomethylmagnesium

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3MgBr
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
119.24
Beilstein:
3535220
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352111
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

reaction suitability

reaction type: Grignard Reaction

concentration

1.4 M in THF: toluene (1:3)

density

1.018 g/mL at 25 °C

SMILES string

C[Mg]Br

InChI

1S/CH3.BrH.Mg/h1H3;1H;/q;;+1/p-1

InChI key

AVFUHBJCUUTGCD-UHFFFAOYSA-M

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Application

Methylmagnesium bromide is generally used as a Grignard reagent for C-C bond formation by reacting with the carbonyl groups of aldehydes and ketones.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 3 - Asp. Tox. 1 - Carc. 2 - Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 2 - Repr. 2 - Skin Corr. 1B - STOT RE 2 - STOT SE 3 - Water-react 1

Target Organs

Central nervous system, Respiratory system

Supplementary Hazards

Storage Class Code

4.3 - Hazardous materials which set free flammable gases upon contact with water

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

1.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

-17 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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