4,4'-Dibromobenzil, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
11454414	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A13090.09	10 g
11464414	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A13090.18	50 g
11474414	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A13090.30	250 g

Description

4,4?-Dibromobenzil was used in preparation of 5,5?-bis -(4-bromo-phenyl)-3-methyl-imidazolidine-2,4-dione, 5,5?- bis -(4-bromo-phenyl)-3-butyl-imidazolidine-2,4-dione, 5,5?-bis-(4-bromo-phenyl)-3-pentyl-imidazolidine-2,4-dione and 5,5?-bis -(4-chloro-phenyl)-3-ethyl imidazolidine-2,4-dione. It was also used in synthesis of novel quinoxaline-based sensitizers for dye-sensitized solar cells.

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
4,4′-Dibromobenzil was used in preparation of 5,5′-bis -(4-bromo-phenyl)-3-methyl-imidazolidine-2,4-dione, 5,5′- bis -(4-bromo-phenyl)-3-butyl-imidazolidine-2,4-dione, 5,5′-bis-(4-bromo-phenyl)-3-pentyl-imidazolidine-2,4-dione and 5,5′-bis -(4-chloro-phenyl)-3-ethyl imidazolidine-2,4-dione. It was also used in synthesis of novel quinoxaline-based sensitizers for dye-sensitized solar cells.

Solubility
Sparingly soluble in water.

Notes
Stable under recommended storage conditions. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 35578-47-3
• MDL Number: MFCD00000104
• PubChem CID: 96430

• Molecular Formula: C14H8Br2O2
• InChI Key: NYCBYBDDECLFPE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Specifications

• CAS: 35578-47-3
• Molecular Formula: C14H8Br2O2
• Synonym: 4,4'-dibromobenzil, ethanedione, bis 4-bromophenyl, p,p'-dibromobenzil, 1,2-bis 4-bromophenyl ethane-1,2-dione, benzyl, 4,4'-dibromo, unii-o4txv8a656, bis 4-bromophenyl ethanedione, 1,2-ethanedione, 1,2-bis 4-bromophenyl, bis 4-bromophenyl ethane-1,2-dione, 1,2-bis-4-bromo-phenyl-ethane-1,2-dione
• InChI Key: NYCBYBDDECLFPE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: 1,2-bis(4-bromophenyl)ethane-1,2-dione
• PubChem CID: 96430
• Percent Purity: 97%

• Melting Point: 224°C to 226°C
• MDL Number: MFCD00000104
• Solubility Information: Sparingly soluble in water.
• SMILES: C1=CC(=CC=C1C(=O)C(=O)C2=CC=C(C=C2)Br)Br
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 368.024
• Formula Weight: 368.04
• Chemical Name or Material: 4,4'-Dibromobenzil

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
H315-H319-H335
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.

P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c

H315-H319-H335

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Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

RUO – Research Use Only