C7H7BrO
C7H7BrO is the molecular formula for several chemical compounds, each with a unique structure and properties. One common isomer is 4-bromotoluene, also known as p-bromotoluene. This compound is a derivative of toluene where a bromine atom is substituted at the para position of the benzene ring. 4-bromotoluene is a colorless liquid with a distinct odor and is often used as a precursor in organic synthesis, particularly in the formation of Grignard reagents and in cross-coupling reactions like Suzuki and Heck couplings.
Another possible isomer is 2-bromotoluene (o-bromotoluene), where the bromine atom is attached at the ortho position.
Beyond these brominated toluenes, C7H7BrO can also represent compounds like benzyl bromide, which is a colorless