CAS 1592-31-0

1,4-Bis(dibromomethyl)benzene

Description:

1,4-Bis(dibromomethyl)benzene, also known as p-Bis(dibromomethyl)benzene, is an aromatic compound characterized by its two dibromomethyl groups attached to a benzene ring at the para positions. This compound is typically a white to light yellow solid at room temperature and is known for its high reactivity due to the presence of bromine atoms, which can participate in various chemical reactions, including nucleophilic substitution and cross-coupling reactions. It is relatively insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents such as dichloromethane and acetone. The presence of bromine enhances its utility in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of polymers and other complex organic molecules. Additionally, 1,4-Bis(dibromomethyl)benzene can be used as an intermediate in the synthesis of flame retardants and other functional materials. Safety precautions should be taken when handling this compound, as brominated compounds can be hazardous and may pose environmental risks.

Formula: C₈H₆Br₄

InChI: InChI=1S/C8H6Br4/c9-7(10)5-1-2-6(4-3-5)8(11)12/h1-4,7-8H

InChI key: InChIKey=VIQBABDKNOOCQD-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(Br)(Br)C1=CC=C(C(Br)Br)C=C1

Synonyms:

• 1,4-Di(dibromomethyl)benzene
• Benzene, 1,4-bis(dibromomethyl)-
• NSC 30633
• Tetrabromoxylene
• alpha,alpha,alphaalpha-Tetrabromo-p-xylene
• p-Xylene, α,α,α′,α′-tetrabromo-
• α,α,α′,α′-Tetrabromo-p-xylene
• ω,ω,ω′,ω′-Tetrabromo-p-xylene
• 1,4-Bis(dibromomethyl)benzene

α,α,α',α'-Tetrabromo-p-xylene

CAS: 1592-31-0

Formula: C₈H₆Br₄

Purity: >98.0%(GC)

Color and Shape: White to Light yellow powder to crystal

Molecular weight: 421.75

Ref: 3B-T0053

α,α,α,α-TETRABROMO-P-XYLENE

CAS: 1592-31-0

Formula: C₈H₆Br₄

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 421.7492

Ref: IN-DA003NRE

1,4-di(dibromomethyl)benzene

CAS: 1592-31-0

1,4-di(dibromomethyl)benzene

Purity: >98.0%

Ref: 54-OR22592

±,±,±',±'-Tetrabromo-p-xylene

CAS: 1592-31-0

Tetrabromo-p-xylene (TBPX) is a member of the class of compounds known as esters. It is an acetal that can be prepared by reacting formaldehyde with bromine in the presence of acetic acid. TBPX is most commonly used as a catalyst for the conversion of primary amines into secondary amines, and it has been shown to have catalytic activity with acid methyl esters as well. The acetal group in TBPX reacts with a variety of functional groups such as alcohols, phenols, carboxylic acids, and sulfonic acids, which makes this compound useful for synthesizing other chemical compounds.

Formula: C₈H₆Br₄

Purity: Min. 95%

Molecular weight: 421.75 g/mol

Ref: 3D-BAA59231