1,2-Bis(dibromomethyl)benzene
[CAS 13209-15-9]

Identification

• Classification: Organic raw materials >> Hydrocarbon compounds and their derivatives >> Hydrocarbon halide
• Name: 1,2-Bis(dibromomethyl)benzene
• Synonyms: alpha,alpha,alpha',alpha'-Tetrabromo-o-xylene
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₆Br₄
• Molecular Weight: 421.75
• CAS Registry Number: 13209-15-9
• EC Number: 236-176-2

Properties

• Melting point: 114-118 °C
• Water solubility: insoluble

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: C
• Risk Statements: R20/21/22;R34
• Safety Statements: S26;S36/37/39;S45

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1B	H314
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	1	H400
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H312
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H332
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	1	H410
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1C	H314

• Transport Information: UN 3261