2-Phenylethyl bromide
# 2-Phenylethyl bromide

2-Phenylethyl bromide is an organobromide with the formula $C_6H_5CH_2CH_2Br.$ It is a colorless liquid, although older samples appear yellow. Analogous to the preparation of most 1-bromoalkanes, it is prepared by free-radical addition of hydrogen bromide to styrene. These conditions lead to anti-Markovnikov addition, giving the 1-bromo derivatives.

Upon reaction with hydrazine, phenelzine is produced.

