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1,4-Dibromobenzene, 98%
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.
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
Specifications
| Melting Point | 86°C to 90°C |
| Density | 1.841 g/mL |
| Boiling Point | 219°C to 220°C |
| Flash Point | >100°C (212°F) |
| Assay Percent Range | 98% |
| Refractive Index | 1.5742 |
| Quantity | 100 g |
| UN Number | UN3077 |
| Beilstein | 1904543 |
| Merck Index | 14,3019 |
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Safety and Handling
- 1,4-Dibromobenzene
- Warning
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P273-Avoid release to the environment.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 1,4-Dibromobenzene
RUO – Research Use Only
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