T5605

α,α,α′,α′-Tetrabromo-o-xylene

97%

• Synonym(s): 1,2-Bis(dibromomethyl)benzene
• Linear Formula: C₆H₄(CHBr₂)₂
• CAS Number: 13209-15-9
• Molecular Weight: 421.75
• Beilstein: 2211698
• EC Number: 236-176-2
• MDL number: MFCD00000131
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 24900300
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• Quality Level: 100
• Assay: 97%
• mp: 114-116 °C (lit.)
• SMILES string: BrC(Br)c1ccccc1C(Br)Br
• InChI: 1S/C8H6Br4/c9-7(10)5-3-1-2-4-6(5)8(11)12/h1-4,7-8H
• InChI key: LNAOKZKISWEZNY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Application

α,α,α′,α′-Tetrabromo-o-xylene can be employed as a precursor for the synthesis of:

• Poly(o-phenylene vinylene) (o-PPV) via electrochemical polymerization.
• A pentacene derivative by reacting with naphthalene moieties for the development of organic thin-film transistors (OTFTs).
• Bitopic pyrazole containing ligands.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS05,GHS07,GHS09
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H314,H335,H400
• Precautionary Statements: P260 - P271 - P273 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Aquatic Acute 1 - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class Code: 8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves