CAS 583-71-1: 4-Bromo-o-xylene

4-Bromo-O-xylene is a functional molecule that is used in the synthesis of quaternary ammonium salts. It is synthesized by the reaction of copper chloride and xylene with hydrochloric acid as a catalyst. The reaction yield is determined by the reaction solution. Vibrational analysis has been used to identify the reaction products. The molecular electrostatic potential theory has been used to study the theoretical reactivity of 4-bromo-O-xylene. The kinetic data reveals that this molecule reacts slowly with ammonolysis, yielding ammonium chloride and bromide ions, which can be quantified using an ion selective electrode.

4-Bromo-1,2-dimethylbenzene

4-Bromo-o-xylene is used as synthetic organic materials and soluble polyimide resin intermediates. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.