2-Bromo-m-xylene, 98+%

Description

CAS: 576-22-7 | C8H9Br | 185.064 g/mol

2-Bromo-m-xylene has been used to prepare 2,2,4,6,6-pentamethylbiphenyl. It is used as an intermediate in organic synthesis.

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Applications
2-Bromo-m-xylene has been used to prepare 2,2′,4,6,6′-pentamethylbiphenyl. It is used as an intermediate in organic synthesis.

Solubility
Soluble in aqueous solution. Very soluble in ethanol, soluble in acetone and benzene.

Notes
Stable under recommended storage conditions. Incompatible with oxidizing agents. Should be stored in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 576-22-7
• Molecular Formula: C8H9Br
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 185.064
• MDL Number: MFCD00000075
• InChI Key: MYMYVYZLMUEVED-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 2,6-dimethylbromobenzene, 2-bromo-m-xylene, 1-bromo-2,6-dimethylbenzene, benzene, 2-bromo-1,3-dimethyl, 2,6-dimethyl bromobenzene, m-xylene, 2-bromo, 2,6-dimethylphenyl bromide, 2-bromo-meta-xylene, 2-bromo-1,3-dimethyl-benzene, pubchem3206
• PubChem CID: 68471
• IUPAC Name: 2-bromo-1,3-dimethylbenzene
• SMILES: CC1=C(C(=CC=C1)C)Br

• Melting Point: -10°C
• Density: 1.384
• Boiling Point: 205°C to 206°C
• Quantity: 10 g
• Refractive Index: 1.555
• Beilstein: 1929780
• Solubility Information: Soluble in aqueous solution. Very soluble in ethanol,soluble in acetone and benzene.
• Formula Weight: 185.07
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-Bromo-m-xylene

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H227-H302-H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335-H227 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. Combustible liquid.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P370+P378q-P374-P501c
EINECSNumber	209-397-7
RTECSNumber	CY9020000
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only