CAS 19900-52-8

2-Bromo-1,4-bis(bromomethyl)benzene

Description:

2-Bromo-1,4-bis(bromomethyl)benzene, with the CAS number 19900-52-8, is an aromatic compound characterized by the presence of bromine substituents on a benzene ring. Specifically, it features two bromomethyl groups (-CH2Br) attached to the benzene ring at the 1 and 4 positions, along with an additional bromine atom at the 2 position. This compound is typically a colorless to pale yellow solid and is known for its reactivity due to the presence of multiple bromine atoms, which can participate in various chemical reactions, including nucleophilic substitutions and cross-coupling reactions. Its structure contributes to its potential applications in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. The presence of bromine also enhances its utility in materials science, where it may be used to modify polymer properties. However, handling this compound requires caution due to the toxicity associated with brominated compounds and the potential environmental impact of bromine.

Formula: C₈H₇Br₃

InChI: InChI=1S/C8H7Br3/c9-4-6-1-2-7(5-10)8(11)3-6/h1-3H,4-5H2

InChI key: InChIKey=QOTLBTLQTHPRIW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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

Synonyms:

• 2-Bromo-1,4-bis(bromomethyl)benzene
• 2-Bromo-4-(bromomethyl)benzyl bromide
• p-Xylene, α,α′,2-tribromo-
• Benzene, 2-bromo-1,4-bis(bromomethyl)-
• 1-Bromo-2,5-bis(bromomethyl)benzene

Benzene, 2-bromo-1,4-bis(bromomethyl)-

CAS: 19900-52-8

Formula: C₈H₇Br₃

Molecular weight: 342.8532

Ref: IN-DA002BVH