α,α’-Dibromo-p-xylene

Purity: 97%

Synonym(s): 1, 4-Bis(bromomethyl)benzene; p-Xylylene dibromide; p-Xylylene Bromide

Formula: C8H8Br2 Molecular Weight: 263.96

CAS Number: 623-24-5 Beilstein Number: 1100019 EC Number: 210-781-1 MDL Number: MFCD00000182 PubChem CID: 69335

Properties

Shelf life: 720 days

Solubility: Soluble in water (react), and toluene.

Sensitivity: Light & Moisture sensitive

Boiling point: 245°C

Melting point: 142-147°C

InChl: InChI=1S/C8H8Br2/c9-5-7-1-2-8(6-10)4-3-7/h1-4H, 5-6H2

Safety Information

Pictograms: GHS05

Signal Word: Danger

Hazard Statements: H314

Precautionary Statements: P280; P321; P405; P501; P264; P260; P301+P330+P331; P304+P340; P363; P305+P354+P338; P302+P361+P354; P316

WGK: 3

Storage: Protected from light

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