[B21610] CAS 556-96-7 | 5-Bromo-m-xylene, 98%

CAS : 556-96-7
MDL : MFCD00000087

Other name :

5-Bromo-1,3-dimethylbenzene3,5-Dimethylbromobenzene

Chemical Properties

Formula : C8H9Br
Formula weight : 185.07
Boiling Point : 204°
Flash point : 87°(188°F)
Density : 1.361
Refractive Index : 1.5490
Sensitivity : Ambient temperatures.
Form : Liquid
Solubility : Miscible with tetrahydrofuran.

Applications

5-Bromo-m-xylene is used in the preparation of substituted 2,2′-bis(diphenylphosphanylmethyl)-1,1′-binaphthyl derivatives. It is also used to prepare o-tolyl-3,5-xylyl ether by reacting with o-cresol. Further, it is an organic building block used in the synthesis of various chemicals as well as in the preparation of tri-o-tolylphosphine.

Grade Specifications

GHS Hazard and Precautionary Statements

Hazard Statements : H315-H319-H335-H227Causes skin irritation.Causes serious eye irritation.May cause respiratory irritation.Combustible liquid.
Precautionary Statements : P210-P305+P351+P338-P302+P352-P321-P405-P501aKeep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking.IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.Specific treatment (see label).Store locked up.Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Other References :

Beilstein : 1926375