Compound Q&A
How is 1,4-Dibromo-2-iodobenzene (CAS: 89284-52-6) typically synthesized?
Answer
1,4-Dibromo-2-iodobenzene can be synthesized by the sequential bromination and iodination of toluene using N-bromosuccinimide (NBS) and N-iodosuccinimide (NIS) as the brominating and iodinating agents, respectively. The reaction typically requires UV light for bromination and anhydrous conditions for iodination.
About
CAS No
89284-52-6
English Name
1,4-Dibromo-2-iodobenzene
Molecular Formula
C6H3Br2I
Molecular Weight
361.80199999999996 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=C(C=C1Br)I)Br
InChIKey
VLRYPRKTXDPVNN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-16 16:48
