Dibromobenzenes are a group of bromobenzenes with the formula C6H4Br2, consisting of two bromine atoms bonded to a central benzene ring.
There are three isomers of dibromobenzene:
Dibromobenzene isomers Common name and systematic name 1,2-Dibromobenzene 1,3-Dibromobenzene 1,4-Dibromobenzene Structure Molecular formula C6H4Br2 Molar mass 235.906 g/mol Appearance colorless liquid colorless liquid white solid CAS number [583-53-9] [108-36-1] [106-37-6] Properties Density and phase 1.9940 g/ml, liquid 1.9523 g/ml, liquid 1.84 g/ml, solid Solubility in water practically insoluble Other solubilities Soluble in 70 parts ethanol. Soluble in benzene, chloroform and very soluble in diethyl ether. Melting point 7.1 °C −7.0 °C 87 °C Boiling point 225 °C 218–220 °C 220.4 °C
See also Dichlorobenzene
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