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2,5-Dibromotoluene

2,5-Dibromotoluene chemical structure
CAS Number615-59-8
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight249.93 g/mol

What is 2,5-Dibromotoluene?

2,5-Dibromotoluene is a chemical compound with CAS number 615-59-8. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

2,5-Dibromotoluene has been used:
• as internal standard for quantification of cyanide and thiocyanate in human saliva by GC-MS1
• in the preparation of 2,5-bis(4′-alkoxycarbonylphenyl)styrenes, monomers required for the synthesis of mesogen-jacketed liquid-crystal polymers2

Specifications

Linear Formula

CH3C6H3Br2

Molecular Weight

249.93 g/mol

Assay/Purity

98%

Boiling Point

135-136 °C/35 mmHg(lit.)

Density

1.815 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Safety Information

GHS07GHS07
Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315-H319-H335

Precautionary Statements

P261-P305 + P351 + P338

Required PPE

Eyeshields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US), type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

Melting Point

5-6 °C(lit.)

EC Number

210-437-0

WGK Germany

3

Frequently Asked Questions

Alternative Names & Synonyms

CH3C6H3Br2