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2-Bromo-m-xylene, 98+%
Description
2-Bromo-m-xylene has been used to prepare 2,2,4,6,6-pentamethylbiphenyl. It is used as an intermediate in organic synthesis.
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2-Bromo-m-xylene has been used to prepare 2,2′,4,6,6′-pentamethylbiphenyl. It is used as an intermediate in organic synthesis.
Solubility
Soluble in aqueous solution. Very soluble in ethanol, soluble in acetone and benzene.
Notes
Stable under recommended storage conditions. Incompatible with oxidizing agents. Should be stored in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -10°C |
| Density | 1.384 |
| Boiling Point | 205°C to 206°C |
| Quantity | 250 g |
| Refractive Index | 1.555 |
| Beilstein | 1929780 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in aqueous solution. Very soluble in ethanol,soluble in acetone and benzene. |
| Formula Weight | 185.07 |
| Percent Purity | ≥98% |
| Chemical Name or Material | 2-Bromo-m-xylene |
Safety and Handling
- Warning
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
RUO – Research Use Only
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