1,2-Bis(bromomethyl)benzene Chemical Properties

Melting point:

91-94 °C(lit.)

Boiling point:

140 °C / 20mmHg

Density 

1.96 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

refractive index 

1.6113 (estimate)

storage temp. 

Keep in dark place,Sealed in dry,Room Temperature

form 

Crystals or Crystalline Powder

color 

White to light cream

Water Solubility 

soluble, hydrolyses

BRN 

637159

InChIKey

KGKAYWMGPDWLQZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

CAS DataBase Reference

91-13-4(CAS DataBase Reference)

NIST Chemistry Reference

Benzene, 1,2-bis(bromomethyl)-(91-13-4)

EPA Substance Registry System

Benzene, 1,2-bis(bromomethyl)- (91-13-4)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

C

Risk Statements 

22-34

Safety Statements 

26-36/37/39-45

RIDADR 

UN 3448 6.1/PG 2

WGK Germany 

2

F 

8-19-21

TSCA 

Yes

HazardClass 

8

PackingGroup 

III

HS Code 

29036990

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1,2-Bis(bromomethyl)benzene Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

white to light yellow crystal powde

Uses

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.

Purification Methods

Crystallise it from CHCl3 or pet ether, and/or distil it under vacuum. [Wenner Org Chem 17 527 1952, Beilstein 5 H 366, 5 I 180, 5 II 285, 5 III 819, 5 IV 929.]

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