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HRID 1720029Generated: November 2, 2026

Benzoyl Peroxide → 1-(Bromomethyl)-4-fluoro-2-nitrobenzene

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Reaction equation

Participants

RoleNameHCIDCharge
ReactantBenzoyl PeroxideHCID 7187—
ReactantN-bromobutanimideHCID 67184—
Reactant4-Fluoro-2-nitrotolueneHCID 67965—
SolventCarbon TetrachlorideHCID 5943—
Product1-(Bromomethyl)-4-fluoro-2-nitrobenzeneHCID 12761379—

Reaction Steps

To a stirred solution of 4-fluoro-2-nitro toluene (48.9 g) and N-bromosuccinimide (56 g) in carbon tetrachloride (300 ml) was added benzoylperoxide (0.78 g). The mixture was heated under reflux for 90 minutes. Additionally, benzoylperoxide (0.78 g) was added to the mixture. Reflux was continued 90 minutes then, cooled to room temperature.

Provenance & Evidence

DOI10.6084/m9.figshare.5104873.v1
Patent numberUS05504095
Source datasetuspto-grants-1996_04
ORD IDord-75f22451642547eba7d5a1a1f12a4943
Source noteuspto-grants-1996_04