Bromine

Benzyl bromide is an aromatic compound with a bromomethyl group replacing the benzyl ring. It belongs to the class of irritating benzyl halides. Benzyl bromide has a wide range of uses in organic synthesis and can effectively benzylate various heteroatom functional groups. It is also an important industrial raw material for organic synthesis and is widely used in the manufacture of foaming agents, as well as foaming agents and yeast preservatives.