1,4-Dibromo-2,5-dimethylbenzene
[CAS# 1074-24-4]

Identification

• Classification: Organic raw materials >> Hydrocarbon compounds and their derivatives >> Hydrocarbon halide
• Name: 1,4-Dibromo-2,5-dimethylbenzene
• Synonyms: 2,5-Dibromo-p-xylene
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₈Br₂
• Molecular Weight: 263.96
• CAS Registry Number: 1074-24-4
• EC Number: 214-038-2

Properties

• Melting point: 72-75 ºC
• Boiling point: 261 ºC
• Refractive index: 1.543-1.545

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xi
• Risk Codes: R36/37/38;R51/53
• Safety Description: S26;S61

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	2	H411

• Transport Information: UN 3077