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1,8-Dibromooctane, 98%

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Description

CAS: 4549-32-0 | C8H16Br2 | 272.024 g/mol

1,8-Dibromooctane is used as an additive in the preparation poly[[4,8-bis[(2-ethylhexyl)oxy]benzo[1,2-b:4,5-b']dithiophene-2,6-diyl][3-fluoro-2-[(2-ethylhexyl)carbonyl]thieno[3,4-b]thiophenediyl]]:[6,6]-phenylC71-butyric acid methyl ester, which finds application in the fabrication of organic photovoltaics (OPVs). Further, it is used in the preparation of (1,4-bis-(8-bromooctyloxy)-benzene).

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Applications
1,8-Dibromooctane is used as an additive in the preparation poly[[4,8-bis[(2-ethylhexyl)oxy]benzo[1,2-b:4,5-b′]dithiophene-2,6-diyl][3-fluoro-2-[(2-ethylhexyl)carbonyl]thieno[3,4-b]thiophenediyl]]:[6,6]-phenylC71-butyric acid methyl ester, which finds application in the fabrication of organic photovoltaics (OPVs). Further, it is used in the preparation of (1,4-bis-(8-bromooctyloxy)-benzene).

Solubility
Immiscible with water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 4549-32-0
Molecular Formula C8H16Br2
MDL Number MFCD00000277
InChI Key DKEGCUDAFWNSSO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym octamethylene dibromide, octane, 1,8-dibromo, octamethylene bromide, 1,8-dibromo-octane, labotest-bb ltbb002638, 1,8-dibromoctane, octane,8-dibromo, dibromo-1,8 octane, pubchem3905, acmc-209k2r
PubChem CID 78310
IUPAC Name 1,8-dibromooctane

Specifications

Melting Point 15°C to 16°C
Density 1.468
Boiling Point 270°C to 272°C
Flash Point >110°C (230°F)
Refractive Index 1.4995
Quantity 25 g
Beilstein 1698114
Solubility Information Immiscible with water.
SMILES C(CCCCBr)CCCBr
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 272.024
Formula Weight 272.02
Percent Purity 98%
Chemical Name or Material 1,8-Dibromooctane
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Safety and Handling

Hazard Category Warning
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H315-H319-H335
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement GHS P Statement
P261-P280-P305+P351+P338-P304+P340-P405-P501a
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
EINECSNumber 224-912-5
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures

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