Description

1,2-Dibromo-1-phenylethane (CAS No. 93-52-7) is a high-purity organobromine compound with the molecular formula C₈H₈Br₂, also known as 1,2-dibromoethylbenzene. This crystalline solid is widely utilized in organic synthesis, pharmaceutical research, and as a reactive intermediate in the preparation of specialty chemicals. Its unique brominated structure makes it valuable for nucleophilic substitution reactions, cyclization processes, and as a precursor for agrochemicals. Our product is rigorously tested to ensure ≥98% purity (GC), with trace metals and moisture content minimized for sensitive applications. Available in amber glass bottles or bulk packaging with inert gas stabilization to prevent degradation. Technical data sheets include detailed NMR, HPLC, and FTIR spectra for verification.

Properties

• CAS Number: 93-52-7
• Complexity: 87.3
• IUPAC Name: 1,2-dibromoethylbenzene
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H8Br2/c9-6-8(10)7-4-2-1-3-5-7/h1-5,8H,6H2
• InChI Key: SHKKTLSDGJRCTR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 263.89723
• Molecular Formula: C8H8Br2
• Molecular Weight: 263.96
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(CBr)Br
• Monoisotopic Mass: 261.89928
• Physical Description: Powder;
• Synonyms: (1,2-DIBROMOETHYL)BENZENE, 1,2-Dibromo-1-phenylethane, Dowspray 9, 1,2-Dibromo(phenyl)ethane, 1,2-Dibromo-2-phenylethane, Benzene, (1,2-dibromoethyl)-, vic-Styrene dibromide, alpha,beta-Dibromoethylbenzene, CCRIS 2090, 1,2-Dibromophenylethane, PUE9VR0TBW, EINECS 202-253-4, NSC 62438, BRN 0907323, DTXSID7052735, AI3-17377, NSC-62438, DTXCID7031321, 4-05-00-00909 (Beilstein Handbook Reference), vicStyrene dibromide, 1,2Dibromo1phenylethane, 1,2Dibromo2phenylethane, 1,2Dibromo(phenyl)ethane, alpha,betaDibromoethylbenzene, Benzene, (1,2dibromoethyl), 202-253-4, 93-52-7, 1,2-dibromoethylbenzene, MFCD00000138, .alpha.,.beta.-Dibromoethylbenzene, (1,2-DIBROMOETHYL)-BENZENE, UNII-PUE9VR0TBW, (1,2-dibromo-ethyl)-benzene, 1,2-dibromoethyl benzene, Benzene,2-dibromoethyl)-, NCIOpen2_002727, 1,2- Dibrom-1-phenylethan, 1-Phenyl-1,2-dibromoethane, SCHEMBL331173, 1-(1,2-dibromoethyl)benzene, SCHEMBL11793080, (1,2-Dibromoethyl)benzene, 99%, (1 pound not2-Dibromoethyl)benzene, NSC62438, Tox21_303993, SBB058656, AKOS000279008, AKOS016050287, FD54801, CAS-93-52-7, NCGC00357213-01, D1914, NS00020720, ST51036951, 1,2-Dibromo-1-phenylethane;Styrene dibromide, D89942, EN300-6735861, 10.14272/SHKKTLSDGJRCTR-UHFFFAOYSA-N.1, doi:10.14272/SHKKTLSDGJRCTR-UHFFFAOYSA-N.1, Q27286760

Application

1,2-Dibromo-1-phenylethane serves as a key building block in the synthesis of styrene derivatives and phenylacetylene compounds. Researchers employ it as a brominating agent in radical reactions and as a precursor for liquid crystal materials. The compound finds niche use in cross-coupling reactions for pharmaceutical intermediates and in polymer chemistry as a flame retardant modifier. Its reactivity with organometallic reagents enables applications in asymmetric synthesis and chiral catalyst development.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H314 (98.5%): Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P260, P264, P280, P301+P330+P331, P302+P361+P354, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P316, P321, P363, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Skin Corr. 1B (98.5%)

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