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Usage

Uses

Used in Plastics Industry:
ALPHA,ALPHA,ALPHA',ALPHA'-TETRABROMO-P-XYLENE is used as a flame retardant additive for enhancing the fire resistance of plastic materials. Its high thermal stability ensures that plastics maintain their structural integrity under high temperatures, reducing the risk of fire-related accidents.
Used in Textile Industry:
In the textile industry, ALPHA,ALPHA,ALPHA',ALPHA'-TETRABROMO-P-XYLENE is employed as a flame retardant to improve the fire safety of fabrics. This is particularly important for applications in upholstery, carpets, and clothing, where fire hazards can pose significant risks.
Used in Electronics Industry:
ALPHA,ALPHA,ALPHA',ALPHA'-TETRABROMO-P-XYLENE is used as a flame retardant in electronic components and devices to prevent the ignition and spread of fires. Its effectiveness in high-temperature environments is crucial for ensuring the safety and reliability of electronic products.
However, due to the potential health and environmental concerns associated with ALPHA,ALPHA,ALPHA',ALPHA'-TETRABROMO-P-XYLENE, there has been a growing trend towards the development and use of alternative flame retardants that are more environmentally friendly and have lower toxicity profiles.

InChI:InChI=1/C8H6Br4/c9-7(10)5-1-2-6(4-3-5)8(11)12/h1-4,7-8H

Upstream product

• 623-24-5 1,4-bis(bromomethyl)benzene 
• 623-27-8 terephthalaldehyde, 
• 106-42-3 para-xylene 

Downstream Products

• 623-27-8 terephthalaldehyde, 
• 850016-49-8 α,α,α',α'-tetra(1-pyrazolyl)-p-xylene 
• 1073267-94-3 1,4-bis[bis(3,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)methyl]benzene 
• 37832-34-1 terephthalaldehyde bis-dimethyl acetal 
• 42228-16-0 methyl 4-(dimethoxymethyl)benzoate 
• 131852-50-1 methyl 4-(dibromomethyl)benzenecarboxylate 
• 20635-30-7 1,4-bis(diethoxymethyl)benzene 
• 100-52-7 benzaldehyde 
• 24167-74-6 dimethyl phosphorobromidate 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Experimental and Theoretical Study of the Reaction Kinetics of 2,5-Dimethylterephthalonitrile Bromination Compared to 1,4-Dimethylbenzene Bromination

Experimental and theoretical studies showed the differences observed in the benzylic tetrabromination reactions in 2,5-dimethylterephthalonitrile compared to 1,4-dimethylbenzene. It was observed that the compound containing the nitrile substituent underwent a slower bromination reaction, with the formation of four intermediate compounds, while for the compound without substituents, the reaction was faster and only two intermediate compounds were observed.

Electrochemical method for the preparation of dibromomethyl, bis(bromomethyl), and bis(dibromomethyl) arenes

Electrochemical bromination of alkyl aromatic compounds by two-phase electrolysis yields the corresponding α,α-dibrominated products. The reaction has been carried out in a single-compartment electrochemical cell using aqueous sodium bromide (40-50%), containing a catalytic amount of HBr as electrolyte, and chloroform, containing an alkyl aromatic compound, as the organic phase with a Pt plate as anode at 10-15C. Two-phase electrolysis results in high yields (70-90%) of dibromomethyl, bis(bromomethyl), and bis(dibromomethyl) arenes, depending upon the charge passed.

SYNTHESIS OF 1,1,2,2,9,9,10,10-OCTAFLUORO-PARA-CYCLOPHANE

1,1,2,2,9,9,10,10-Octafluoro-para-cyclophane was obtained by the pyrolysis of α,α'-di-bromo-α,α,α',α'-tetrafluoro-p-xylene using argon as the diluent with further trapping of the pyrolysis products in boiling toluene.The pyrolysis zone was filled with a copper packing to bind bromine.An efficient scheme was also developed for the preparation of α,α'-dibromo-α,α,α',α'-tetrafluoro-p-xylene starting from p-xylene.

REACTION OF THIONYL BROMIDE WITH AROMATIC ALDEHYDES

Reaction of thionyl bromide with aromatic aldehydes resulted in the conversion of CHO group into CHBr2.Tolualdehyde gave the corresponding bromomethylbenzal bromides, whereas anisladehyde afforded p-anisic acid as the sole product.