112529-19-8

Basic information

• Product Name: 1,1-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-bromo-2-phenylethylene
• Synonyms: 1,1-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-bromo-2-phenylethylene
• CAS NO: 112529-19-8
• Molecular Formula: C20H17 Br O2
• Molecular Weight: 369.25
• Mol File: 112529-19-8.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 454.9°Cat760mmHg
• Flash Point: 228.9°C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.433g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 9.13E-10mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.692
• CAS DataBase Reference: 1,1-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-bromo-2-phenylethylene(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 1,1-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-bromo-2-phenylethylene(112529-19-8)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 1,1-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-bromo-2-phenylethylene(112529-19-8)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 112529-19-8(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

1,1-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-bromo-2-phenylethylene, also known as dibromostilbene, is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C14H11BrO2. It is a derivative of stilbene and is characterized by its two phenyl rings linked by a central ethylene bridge, with bromine atoms attached to the ethylene bridge. Dibromostilbene is commonly used as a photoinitiator in the polymer industry, where it initiates a variety of photochemical reactions. It is also used in the production of optical brighteners and as a fluorescent dye. Additionally, it has been studied for its potential applications in the development of new organic semiconductors and in pharmaceutical research. However, the compound is considered to be hazardous, with potential health effects if inhaled, ingested, or in contact with skin and eyes, and should be handled with appropriate precautions.

InChI:InChI=1/C20H15BrO2/c21-20(16-4-2-1-3-5-16)19(14-6-10-17(22)11-7-14)15-8-12-18(23)13-9-15/h1-13,22-23H