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1,2-Bis(bromomethyl)benzene

Synonym(s):o-Xylylene dibromide;1,2-Bis(bromomethyl)benzene

  • CAS NO.:91-13-4
  • Empirical Formula: C8H8Br2
  • Molecular Weight: 263.96
  • MDL number: MFCD00000175
  • EINECS: 202-042-7
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-04-15 15:30:59
1,2-Bis(bromomethyl)benzene Structural

What is 1,2-Bis(bromomethyl)benzene?

Chemical properties

white to light yellow crystal powde

The Uses of 1,2-Bis(bromomethyl)benzene

1,2-Bis(bromomethyl)benzene is used in the synthesis of isothioureas involved in the inhibition of human nitric oxide synthases. Also used in the synthesis of tridentate carbene ligands.

Purification Methods

Crystallise it from CHCl3 or pet ether, and/or distil it under vacuum. [Wenner Org Chem 17 527 1952, Beilstein 5 H 366, 5 I 180, 5 II 285, 5 III 819, 5 IV 929.]

Properties of 1,2-Bis(bromomethyl)benzene

Melting point: 91-94 °C(lit.)
Boiling point: 140 °C / 20mmHg
Density  1.96 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index  1.6113 (estimate)
storage temp.  Keep in dark place,Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
form  Crystals or Crystalline Powder
color  White to light cream
Water Solubility  soluble, hydrolyses
BRN  637159
CAS DataBase Reference 91-13-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Benzene, 1,2-bis(bromomethyl)-(91-13-4)
EPA Substance Registry System Benzene, 1,2-bis(bromomethyl)- (91-13-4)

Safety information for 1,2-Bis(bromomethyl)benzene

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements H315:Skin corrosion/irritation
H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

Computed Descriptors for 1,2-Bis(bromomethyl)benzene

InChIKey KGKAYWMGPDWLQZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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