167266

2-Bromo-1,4-dimethylbenzene

99%

• Synonym(s): 2-Bromo-p-xylene
• Linear Formula: (CH₃)₂C₆H₃Br
• CAS Number: 553-94-6
• Molecular Weight: 185.06
• EC Number: 209-055-7
• MDL number: MFCD00000074
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 24850203
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• Assay: 99%
• form: liquid
• refractive index: n20/D 1.550 (lit.)
• bp: 199-201 °C (lit.)
• mp: 9-10 °C (lit.)
• density: 1.34 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• SMILES string: Cc1ccc(C)c(Br)c1
• InChI: 1S/C8H9Br/c1-6-3-4-7(2)8(9)5-6/h3-5H,1-2H3
• InChI key: QXISTPDUYKNPLU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Application

2-Bromo-1,4-dimethylbenzene was used in the synthesis of 2,5,2′,5′-tetrakismethylbiphenyl via Yamamoto coupling reaction. It was also used in the synthesis of cis-3,4-diphenyl-5,8-dimethylisocoumarins.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H315,H319,H335
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P264 - P271 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): 174.2 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 79 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves