CAS 13029-09-9 2,2'-dibromodiphenyl - Materials / Alfa Chemistry

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2,2'-dibromodiphenyl

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Catalog Number

ACM13029099-2

CAS Number

13029-09-9

Product Name

2,2'-dibromodiphenyl

Structure

Category

Other Electronic Materials

IUPAC Name

1-bromo-2-(2-bromophenyl)benzene

Molecular Weight

312g/mol

Molecular Formula

C12H8Br2

Canonical SMILES

C1=CC=C(C(=C1)C2=CC=CC=C2Br)Br

InChI

InChI=1S/C12H8Br2/c13-11-7-3-1-5-9(11)10-6-2-4-8-12(10)14/h1-8H

InChI Key

DRKHIWKXLZCAKP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

2,2'-Dibromodiphenyl, a white crystalline powder, serves a crucial role in the synthesis of 5,5-dimethyl-5H-dibenzosilole, a process conducted at temperatures ranging from -78 to 20°C. To achieve this transformation, it requires the use of the reagent n-butyllithium (n-BuLi) along with solvents such as diethyl ether and hexane. As a member of polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs), which are known for their flame-retardant properties, 2,2'-dibromodiphenyl's structure includes bromine atoms that enhance its application in producing materials that are resistant to combustion. Despite their utility, PBBs like 2,2'-dibromodiphenyl are subject to strict regulation due to their environmental persistence and potential health risks.

Complexity

161

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

EC Number

625-732-3

Exact Mass

311.89723g/mol

Formal Charge

Heavy Atom Count

Monoisotopic Mass

309.89928g/mol

NSC Number