p-Bromanil, CAS No. 488-48-2

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488-48-2

Catalog No. EBD223583

CAS 488-48-2

Name p-Bromanil

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 2,3,5,6-Tetrabromo-1,4-benzoquinone 2,3,5,6-Tetrabromo-p-benzoquinone 2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione,2,3,5,6-tetrabromo- Bromanil NSC36927 Tetrabromo-1,4-benzoquinone Tetrabromo-p-quinone Tetrabromobenzoquinone Tetrabromoquinone p-Benzoquinone,tetrabromo- p-Bromanil p-Bromoanil p-Quinone,tetrabromo- p-Benzoquinone,2,3,5,6-tetrabromo- 2,3,5,6-tetrabromocyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione Tetrabromo-p-benzoquinone Bromanyl

Molecular Formula: C6Br4O2

Molecular Weight: 423.68

MDL Number: MFCD00013785

Categories: Materials Chemistry > Optoelectronic and Organic Semiconductor Materials > Dye Precursors Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Halogenated Compounds

Product Description:

2,3,5,6-Tetrabromo-1,4-benzoquinone, also known as p-tetrabromoquinone, is a brominated quinone derivative. It is a yellow to orange crystalline solid with a molecular formula of C6Br4O2. This compound is a strong oxidizing agent and a versatile brominating reagent in organic synthesis. Its primary application is as a key precursor in the synthesis of organic semiconductors and functional dyes. It serves as a crucial building block for the preparation of perylene diimide (PDI) derivatives, which are important n-type organic semiconductor materials used in organic field-effect transistors (OFETs), organic photovoltaics (OPVs), and dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). The tetrabromoquinone structure allows for efficient functionalization and extension of the π-conjugated system. In addition to its role in materials science, it is used as a brominating agent for aromatic compounds and as an intermediate in the synthesis of various brominated organic compounds. It requires careful handling due to its oxidizing nature and potential to cause irritation.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 292-294 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 340.5 °C at 760 mmHg

Flash Point: 120 °C

Density: 3.127 g/cm3

Analytical Data

Appearance: yellow crystalline powder