α,α′-dibromo-o-xylene

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α,α′-dibromo-o-xylene Structure
α,α′-dibromo-o-xylene structure
Common Name α,α′-dibromo-o-xylene
CAS Number 91-13-4 Molecular Weight 263.957
Density 1.8±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 272.6±20.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C8H8Br2 Melting Point 91-94 °C(lit.)
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 133.6±21.0 °C
Symbol GHS05 GHS07
GHS05, GHS07
Signal Word Danger

 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name 1,2-Bis(bromomethyl)benzene
Synonym More Synonyms

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.8±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 272.6±20.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 91-94 °C(lit.)
Molecular Formula C8H8Br2
Molecular Weight 263.957
Flash Point 133.6±21.0 °C
Exact Mass 261.899261
LogP 3.70
Vapour Pressure 0.0±0.5 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.611
InChIKey KGKAYWMGPDWLQZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES BrCc1ccccc1CBr
Water Solubility soluble, hydrolyses

 MSDS

This table provides MSDS information including hazard classification, first‑aid, fire‑fighting, spill handling, operation and storage instructions.

 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Symbol GHS05 GHS07
GHS05, GHS07
Signal Word Danger
Hazard Statements H302-H314
Precautionary Statements P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P310
Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields;Faceshields;full-face particle respirator type N100 (US);Gloves;respirator cartridge type N100 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter;type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges
Hazard Codes C:Corrosive;
Risk Phrases R22;R34
Safety Phrases S26-S36/37/39-S45
RIDADR UN 3448 6.1/PG 2
WGK Germany 2
Packaging Group III
Hazard Class 8
HS Code 29036990

 Synthetic Route

This table presents publicly reported synthetic routes, reaction conditions, reactants and product information of the compound.

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Literature: Paul, Vincent; Sudalai; Daniel, Thomas; Srinivasan Tetrahedron Letters, 1994 , vol. 35, # 38 p. 7055 - 7056

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Literature: Anilkumar, Gopinathan; Nambu, Hisanori; Kita, Yasuyuki Organic Process Research and Development, 2002 , vol. 6, # 2 p. 190 - 191

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Literature: Organic Letters, , vol. 1, # 9 p. 1327 - 1329

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Literature: Journal of Organic Chemistry, , vol. 62, # 2 p. 236 - 237

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 Customs

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HS Code 2903999090
Summary 2903999090 halogenated derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:none MFN tariff:5.5% General tariff:30.0%

 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

E1R B1E
1,2-bis-(bromomethyl)benzene
O-XYLIDENE DIBROMIDE
α,α'-Dibromo-o-xylene
1,2-Bis(bromomethyl)
EINECS 202-042-7
O-XYLYLENE BROMIDE
o-Bis(bromomethyl)benzene
α, α'-Dibromo-o-xylol
o-Xylylene dibromide
α,α′-dibromo-o-xylene
1,2-Bis(bromomethyl)benzene
1,2-dibenzyl bromide
A,A'-DIBROMO-O-XYLENE
a,a'-Dibromo-o-xylol
O-XYLENE DIBROMIDE
MFCD00000175
o-Xylene, α,α'-dibromo- (8CI)

 α,α′-dibromo-o-xylene | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the SMILES notation of 1,2-Bis(bromomethyl)benzene?
A: SMILES notation of 1,2-Bis(bromomethyl)benzene is BrCc1ccccc1CBr.
Q: What is the melting point of 1,2-Bis(bromomethyl)benzene?
A: Melting point of 1,2-Bis(bromomethyl)benzene is 91-94 °C(lit.).
Q: What is the molecular weight of 1,2-Bis(bromomethyl)benzene?
A: Molecular weight of 1,2-Bis(bromomethyl)benzene is 263.957.
Q: What is the InChIKey of 1,2-Bis(bromomethyl)benzene?
A: InChIKey of 1,2-Bis(bromomethyl)benzene is KGKAYWMGPDWLQZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Q: What is the LogP of 1,2-Bis(bromomethyl)benzene?
A: LogP of 1,2-Bis(bromomethyl)benzene is 3.70.
Q: What is the English name of 1,2-Bis(bromomethyl)benzene?
A: The English name of 1,2-Bis(bromomethyl)benzene is 1,2-Bis(bromomethyl)benzene.
Q: How is the water solubility of 1,2-Bis(bromomethyl)benzene?
A: Water solubility of 1,2-Bis(bromomethyl)benzene: soluble, hydrolyses.
Q: What are the downstream products of 1,2-Bis(bromomethyl)benzene?
A: Related downstream products(CAS) of 1,2-Bis(bromomethyl)benzene: 109179-39-7;78808-36-3;105961-94-2;106020-70-6;496-14-0;612-14-6;33982-85-3;496-12-8;141120-17-4;141738-19-4.
Q: What is the CAS number of 1,2-Bis(bromomethyl)benzene?
A: CAS number of 1,2-Bis(bromomethyl)benzene is 91-13-4.
Q: What is the safety information for 1,2-Bis(bromomethyl)benzene?
A: Safety information for 1,2-Bis(bromomethyl)benzene: S26-S36/37/39-S45.

 α,α′-dibromo-o-xylenefactory

This table lists manufacturers and suppliers of this compound, including vendor names and product supply reference information.

Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
Henan Tianfu Chemical Co., Ltd.
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