Bromobenzene is an organic compound with the chemical formula C₆H₅Br. It consists of a benzene ring, which is a six-carbon aromatic structure, with a bromine atom attached. This colorless liquid is commonly used as a solvent and in the synthesis of various organic compounds. Bromobenzene is classified as an aryl halide due to the presence of the bromine atom bonded to the aromatic benzene ring. It is produced through the bromination of benzene, often using bromine in the presence of a catalyst. Its applications include use in pharmaceuticals and as an intermediate in chemical reactions involving bromine and benzene.