4,4'-Dibromobenzil

CAS NO.：35578-47-3
Empirical Formula: C14H8Br2O2
Molecular Weight: 368.02
MDL number: MFCD00000104
EINECS: 252-628-1
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-09-12 18:53:48

What is 4,4'-Dibromobenzil?

Chemical properties

yellow crystalline powder

The Uses of 4,4'-Dibromobenzil

4,4?-Dibromobenzil was used in preparation of 5,5?-bis?-(4-bromo-phenyl)-3-methyl-imidazolidine-2,4-dione, 5,5?-?bis?-(4-bromo-phenyl)-3-butyl-imidazolidine-2,4-dione,?5,5?-bis-(4-bromo-phenyl)-3-pentyl-imidazolidine-2,4-dione and 5,5?-bis?-(4-chloro-phenyl)-3-ethyl imidazolidine-2,4-dione.?It was also used in synthesis of novel quinoxaline-based sensitizers for dye-sensitized solar cells.

The Uses of 4,4'-Dibromobenzil

4,4′-Dibromobenzil was used in preparation of 5,5′-bis -(4-bromo-phenyl)-3-methyl-imidazolidine-2,4-dione, 5,5′- bis -(4-bromo-phenyl)-3-butyl-imidazolidine-2,4-dione, 5,5′-bis-(4-bromo-phenyl)-3-pentyl-imidazolidine-2,4-dione and 5,5′-bis -(4-chloro-phenyl)-3-ethyl imidazolidine-2,4-dione. It was also used in synthesis of novel quinoxaline-based sensitizers for dye-sensitized solar cells.

Properties of 4,4'-Dibromobenzil

Melting point:	224-226 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:	457.2±30.0 °C(Predicted)
Density	1.6983 (rough estimate)
refractive index	1.4947 (estimate)
storage temp.	Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
form	Crystalline Powder
color	Yellow
Water Solubility	Sparingly soluble in water.
CAS DataBase Reference	35578-47-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	Ethanedione, bis(4-bromophenyl)- (35578-47-3)

Safety information for 4,4'-Dibromobenzil

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.