Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 3,3'-Dibromobiphenyl (CAS: 16400-51-4)?
Answer
3,3'-Dibromobiphenyl (CAS: 16400-51-4) is a crystalline solid with a high melting point of around 288°C. It has a molecular weight of approximately 318.07 g/mol. The compound is slightly soluble in common organic solvents such as ethanol and acetone but is generally insoluble in water. Chemically, it is less reactive than bromobenzene but can undergo reactions such as electrophilic aromatic substitution, making it useful in organic synthesis.
About
CAS No
16400-51-4
English Name
3,3'-Dibromobiphenyl
Molecular Formula
C12H8Br2
Molecular Weight
312 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=CC(=C1)Br)C2=CC(=CC=C2)Br
InChIKey
LPLLWKZDMKTEMV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-10 15:15
