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α,α′-Dibromo-p-xylene (CAS 623-24-5)

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CAS Number:
623-24-5
Purity:
97%
Molecular Weight:
263.96
Molecular Formula:
C8H8Br2
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α,α′-Dibromo-p-xylene is a compound with diverse applications. It is used as an effective adsorbent for purifying aromatic hydrocarbons and can be utilized in the synthesis of coumarin derivatives. Additionally, it acts as a constituent in various organic compounds, including x-ray crystal structures, ether linkages, and chemical structures. α,α′-Dibromo-p-xylene reacts with nucleophiles such as chloride leads to the formation of diphenyl ethers. The synthesis of this compound begins with the reaction of pyridinedicarboxylic acid and bromine in the presence of an organic solvent. This reaction yields a mixture comprising diphenyl ethers and other halogenated aromatic compounds, which can subsequently be purified through crystallization or distillation methods.


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α,α′-Dibromo-p-xylene, 5 g

sc-257043
5 g
$39.00
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α,α′-Dibromo-p-xylene, 25 g

sc-257043A
25 g
$99.00
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