Phenacyl bromide
（重定向自Bromoacetophenone）
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Phenacyl bromide is the organic compound with the formula C6H5C(O)CH2Br. This colourless solid is a powerful lachrymator as well as a useful precursor to other organic compounds.
It is prepared by bromination of acetophenone:
The compound was first reported in 1871.