1,3-Bis(bromomethyl)benzene
[CAS# 626-15-3]

Identification

• Classification: Organic raw materials >> Hydrocarbon compounds and their derivatives >> Hydrocarbon halide
• Name: 1,3-Bis(bromomethyl)benzene
• Synonyms: alpha,alpha'-Dibromo-m-xylene
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₈Br₂
• Molecular Weight: 263.96
• CAS Registry Number: 626-15-3
• EC Number: 210-931-6

Properties

• Melting point: 74-77 ºC
• Boiling point: 135-140 ºC (20 mmHg)

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xi
• Risk Codes: R36/37/38;R43
• Safety Description: S26;S36/37

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Respiratory sensitization	Resp. Sens.	1	H334
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1B	H314
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	2	H330
Substances or mixtures corrosive to metals	Met. Corr.	1	H290
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318

• Transport Information: UN 3448