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Usage

Uses

Used in Polymer and Plastics Industry:
1,2-BIS-(P-BROMOPHENOXY)OCTANE is used as a crosslinking agent for enhancing the physical and chemical properties of polymers and plastics. Its ability to form covalent bonds between polymer chains improves the material's strength, durability, and resistance to environmental factors.
1,2-BIS-(P-BROMOPHENOXY)OCTANE is also used as a flame retardant in the polymer and plastics industry to reduce the flammability of materials and improve their fire safety. Its presence in the polymer matrix hinders the combustion process, thus delaying or preventing the spread of fire.
Used in Pharmaceutical Industry:
In the pharmaceutical industry, 1,2-BIS-(P-BROMOPHENOXY)OCTANE is used in the synthesis of various drugs. Its unique chemical structure allows it to act as an intermediate or a building block in the production of pharmaceutical compounds, contributing to the development of new medications with improved efficacy and safety profiles.
Used in Agrochemical Industry:
1,2-BIS-(P-BROMOPHENOXY)OCTANE is utilized in the synthesis of agrochemicals, such as pesticides and herbicides. Its incorporation into these products helps improve their effectiveness in controlling pests and weeds, thereby increasing crop yields and ensuring food security.
However, it is important to note that 1,2-BIS-(P-BROMOPHENOXY)OCTANE is considered to have low toxicity. Prolonged exposure to this chemical may cause irritation to the skin, eyes, and respiratory system. Therefore, it should be handled and stored with care to prevent any potential hazards and ensure the safety of workers and the environment.

Upstream product

• 106-41-2 4-bromo-phenol 
• 4549-32-0 1,8-dibromooctane 

Downstream Products

• 117499-34-0 4-(4-{8-[4-(3-Hydroxy-3-methyl-but-1-ynyl)-phenoxy]-octyloxy}-phenyl)-2-methyl-but-3-yn-2-ol 
• 117499-38-4 C₂₄H₂₆O₂ 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Dibenzo[a,e]pentalenophanes: Bending a Non-Alternant Hydrocarbon

In cyclophanes, an aromatic moiety is incorporated into a (strained) cyclic structure. Of particular interest as model systems for bent carbon nanostructures are those containing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Dibenzo[a,e]pentalene (DBP) is a non-alternant polycyclic hydrocarbon with small band gap and tunable optoelectronic properties. However, changing these properties by bending of the DBP structure has yet to be investigated. Herein, we report the synthesis, optoelectronic, and structural properties of (2,7)dibenzo[a,e]pentalenophanes with four different bridge sizes and bending angles of the DBP unit, accompanied by (TD)DFT calculations. The last, strain-inducing dehydration reaction was accomplished by using Burgess’ reagent. The HOMO and LUMO levels and the magnetic shielding of protons pointing inside the cyclophane cavity grew stepwise with increasing ring strain. Single-crystal X-ray structures of the smallest three derivatives revealed a near semi-circle and a bend angle of the DBP unit of almost 88° for the smallest derivative. We demonstrated the synthetic versatility of our approach by varying the substituents at the DBP unit, allowing for further tuning of optoelectronic properties. The synthetic strategy presented herein may pave the way for the synthesis of conjugated DBP nanorings.

Synthesis of Acetylene-Terminated α,ω-Bisphenoxyalkanes

Nine, α,ω-bis(4-ethynylphenoxy)alkanes were synthesized from the corresponding α,ω-dibromoalkanes by (1) reaction with p-bromophenol/KOH, (2) palladium-catalyzed coupling with 2-methyl-3-butyn-2-ol, and (3) caustic hydrolysis of the hydroxy intermediates.The structures of the ethynyl compounds were confirmed by IR, (1)H NMR, and DSC.