1,8-Dibromooctane, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
11444210	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A15651.14	25 g
11437567	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A15651.18	50 g
11454210	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A15651.22	100 g
15453107	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A15651.30	250 g

Description

1,8-Dibromooctane is used as an additive in the preparation poly[[4,8-bis[(2-ethylhexyl)oxy]benzo[1,2-b:4,5-b']dithiophene-2,6-diyl][3-fluoro-2-[(2-ethylhexyl)carbonyl]thieno[3,4-b]thiophenediyl]]:[6,6]-phenylC71-butyric acid methyl ester, which finds application in the fabrication of organic photovoltaics (OPVs). Further, it is used in the preparation of (1,4-bis-(8-bromooctyloxy)-benzene).

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Applications
1,8-Dibromooctane is used as an additive in the preparation poly[[4,8-bis[(2-ethylhexyl)oxy]benzo[1,2-b:4,5-b′]dithiophene-2,6-diyl][3-fluoro-2-[(2-ethylhexyl)carbonyl]thieno[3,4-b]thiophenediyl]]:[6,6]-phenylC71-butyric acid methyl ester, which finds application in the fabrication of organic photovoltaics (OPVs). Further, it is used in the preparation of (1,4-bis-(8-bromooctyloxy)-benzene).

Solubility
Immiscible with water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 4549-32-0
• MDL Number: MFCD00000277
• Synonym: octamethylene dibromide, octane, 1,8-dibromo, octamethylene bromide, 1,8-dibromo-octane, labotest-bb ltbb002638, 1,8-dibromoctane, octane,8-dibromo, dibromo-1,8 octane, pubchem3905, acmc-209k2r
• IUPAC Name: 1,8-dibromooctane

• Molecular Formula: C8H16Br2
• InChI Key: DKEGCUDAFWNSSO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• PubChem CID: 78310

Specifications

• CAS: 4549-32-0
• Density: 1.468
• Flash Point: >110°C (230°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.4995
• Beilstein: 1698114
• Solubility Information: Immiscible with water.
• SMILES: C(CCCCBr)CCCBr
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 272.024
• Formula Weight: 272.02
• Chemical Name or Material: 1,8-Dibromooctane

• Melting Point: 15°C to 16°C
• Boiling Point: 270°C to 272°C
• Molecular Formula: C8H16Br2
• MDL Number: MFCD00000277
• Synonym: octamethylene dibromide, octane, 1,8-dibromo, octamethylene bromide, 1,8-dibromo-octane, labotest-bb ltbb002638, 1,8-dibromoctane, octane,8-dibromo, dibromo-1,8 octane, pubchem3905, acmc-209k2r
• InChI Key: DKEGCUDAFWNSSO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: 1,8-dibromooctane
• PubChem CID: 78310
• Percent Purity: 98%

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
H315-H319-H335
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.

GHS P Statement
P261-P280-P305+P351+P338-P304+P340-P405-P501a
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Warning

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Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

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