2,5-Bis(bromomethyl)-1,4-dimethoxybenzene
[CAS# 50874-27-6]

Identification

• Name: 2,5-Bis(bromomethyl)-1,4-dimethoxybenzene
• Synonyms: 2,5-Dimethoxy-p-xylylene dibromide
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₂Br₂O₂
• Molecular Weight: 324.01
• CAS Registry Number: 50874-27-6
• EC Number: 637-148-6

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.11 g/L) (25 °C), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.649±0.06 g/cm³ (20 °C 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 200-202 °C (ethyl ether hexane )^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2016 ACD/Labs)

^** Witiak, Donald T.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335