1,4-Dibromobenzene, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

1,4-Dibromobenzene is used in the synthesis of 2,5-dibromoacetophenone, triarylamines and trans- stilbenes. It is widely used as a heavy liquid solvent as well as a motor oil additive. It finds application as an intermediate in the manufacture of organic chemicals such as dyes, pharmaceuticals and flame retardants for polymeric materials.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
1,4-Dibromobenzene is used in the synthesis of 2,5-dibromoacetophenone, triarylamines and trans- stilbenes. It is widely used as a heavy liquid solvent as well as a motor oil additive. It finds application as an intermediate in the manufacture of organic chemicals such as dyes, pharmaceuticals and flame retardants for polymeric materials.

Solubility
Soluble in alcohol, benzene, chloroform, toluene and carbon tetrachloride. Insoluble in ether.

Notes
Avoid excessive heat and light. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 106-37-6
• Molecular Formula: C6H4Br2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 235.91
• MDL Number: MFCD00000089
• InChI Key: SWJPEBQEEAHIGZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: p-dibromobenzene, p-bromophenyl bromide, benzene, 1,4-dibromo, benzene, p-dibromo, p-benzene dibromide, 1,4-dibromo benzene, 1,4-dibromo-benzene, unii-9991w3m5hz, dibromobenzene, 1,4, labotest-bb ltbb002071
• PubChem CID: 7804
• ChEBI: CHEBI:37150
• IUPAC Name: 1,4-dibromobenzene
• SMILES: BrC1=CC=C(Br)C=C1

• Melting Point: 86°C to 90°C
• Density: 1.841
• Boiling Point: 219°C to 220°C
• Flash Point: >100°C (212°F)
• Odor: Characteristic
• Assay Percent Range: 98%
• Refractive Index: 1.5742
• Quantity: 250 g
• UN Number: UN3077
• Beilstein: 1904543
• Merck Index: 14,3019
• Solubility Information: Soluble in alcohol,benzene,chloroform,toluene and carbon tetrachloride. Insoluble in ether.
• Formula Weight: 235.91
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 1,4-Dibromobenzene

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 9; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, SOLID, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	203-390-2
RTECSNumber	CZ1791000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only