o-Xylylene dibromide, 97%

Description

CAS: 91-13-4 | C8H8Br2 | 263.96 g/mol

1,2-Bis(bromomethyl)benzene is used in the synthesis of isothioureas involved in the inhibition of human nitric oxide synthases. Also used in the synthesis of tridentate carbene ligands.

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Applications
1,2-Bis(bromomethyl)benzene is used in the synthesis of isothioureas involved in the inhibition of human nitric oxide synthases. Also used in the synthesis of tridentate carbene ligands.

Solubility
Solubility in toluene is almost transparent and ethanol. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 91-13-4
• Molecular Formula: C8H8Br2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 263.96
• MDL Number: MFCD00000175
• InChI Key: KGKAYWMGPDWLQZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 1,2-bis bromomethyl benzene, o-xylylene dibromide, alpha,alpha'-dibromo-o-xylene, benzene, 1,2-bis bromomethyl, o-bis bromomethyl benzene, o-xylylene bromide, 1,2-dibenzyl bromide, alpha,alpha'-dibromo-o-xylol, a,a'-dibromo-o-xylene, ccris 1776
• PubChem CID: 66665
• IUPAC Name: 1,2-bis(bromomethyl)benzene
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C(=C1)CBr)CBr

• Melting Point: 92°C to 96°C
• Density: 1.96
• Quantity: 5 g
• UN Number: UN3261
• Beilstein: 637159
• Formula Weight: 263.96
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: o-Xylylene dibromide

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302-H314
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H314-H318 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage.
Precautionary Statement	P260-P264b-P270-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P501c
DOTInformation	Hazard Class: 6.1; Packaging Group: II
EINECSNumber	202-042-7
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only