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o-Xylylene dibromide, 97%

Catalog No. AAA1724106
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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.

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.

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.

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

Specifications

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

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