1,8-Bis(bromomethyl)naphthalene

The 1,8-Bis(bromomethyl)naphthalene is an organic compound with the formula C₁₂H₁₀Br₂. The IUPAC name of this chemical is 1,8-bis(bromomethyl)naphthalene. With the CAS registry number 2025-95-8, it is also named as Naphthalene, 1,8-bis(bromomethyl)-. The product's categories are Aryl; C9 to C12; Halogenated Hydrocarbons. Besides, it should be stored in a cool, ventilated place at room temperature.

Physical properties about 1,8-Bis(bromomethyl)naphthalene are: (1)ACD/LogP: 4.85; (2)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 2; (3)Index of Refraction: 1.685; (4)Molar Refractivity: 69.39 cm³; (5)Molar Volume: 182.5 cm₃; (6)Polarizability: 27.5×10^-24cm³; (7)Surface Tension: 51.5 dyne/cm; (8)Density: 1.72 g/cm³; (9)Flash Point: 219.2 °C; (10)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 61.04 kJ/mol; (11)Boiling Point: 386.3 °C at 760 mmHg; (12)Vapour Pressure: 7.95E-06 mmHg at 25°C.

Preparation: this chemical can be prepared by 1,8-bis-hydroxymethyl-naphthalene. This reaction is a kind of Bromination. It will need reagent PBr₃ and solvent CH₂Cl₂. The reaction time is 5 hours with reaction temperature of 20 °C. The yield is about 88%.

Uses of 1,8-Bis(bromomethyl)naphthalene: it can be used to produce acenaphthene. It will need reagent benzene and phenyl lithium.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
It can cause burns. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. After contact with skin, take off immediately all contaminated clothing, and wash immediately with plenty of ... (to be specified by the manufacturer). When you are using it, wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. In case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1)SMILES: BrCc1cccc2cccc(c12)CBr
(2)InChI: InChI=1/C12H10Br2/c13-7-10-5-1-3-9-4-2-6-11(8-14)12(9)10/h1-6H,7-8H2
(3)InChIKey: GCZOMCDXYFMAGP-UHFFFAOYAO
(4)Std. InChI: InChI=1S/C12H10Br2/c13-7-10-5-1-3-9-4-2-6-11(8-14)12(9)10/h1-6H,7-8H2
(5)Std. InChIKey: GCZOMCDXYFMAGP-UHFFFAOYSA-N