2,6-Dibromo-4-nitroaniline

CAS NO.：827-94-1
Empirical Formula: C6H4Br2N2O2
Molecular Weight: 295.92
MDL number: MFCD00007639
EINECS: 212-577-8
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2025-07-16 09:55:25

What is 2,6-Dibromo-4-nitroaniline?

Chemical properties

yellow powder

The Uses of 2,6-Dibromo-4-nitroaniline

2,6-Dibromo-4-nitroaniline is an intermediate in the synthesis of PBB 180 (P215190), a brominated biphenyls that can be used as a flame retardant and often incorporated into consumer products including appliances, electronics and plastics.

The Uses of 2,6-Dibromo-4-nitroaniline

2,6-Dibromo-4-nitroaniline has been used in the synthesis of:

blue disperse dyes
7-bromo-5-iodo-4-oxo-1,4-dihydroquinoline-2-carboxylic acid
diphenols-amides such as N-(2,6-dibromo-4-nitrophenyl)-4,4-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-pentanamide and N-(2,6-diiodo-4-nitrophenyl)-4,4-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-pentanamide

Properties of 2,6-Dibromo-4-nitroaniline

Melting point:	205-207 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	207°C (rough estimate)
Density	2.2265 (rough estimate)
refractive index	1.6220 (estimate)
pka	-3.43±0.20(Predicted)
form	powder to crystal
color	Light orange to Yellow to Green
BRN	2110915
Stability:	Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, acids and acid chlorides, chloroformates.
CAS DataBase Reference	827-94-1(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	2,6-Dibromo-4-nitroaniline (827-94-1)

Safety information for 2,6-Dibromo-4-nitroaniline

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.