O-Chlorobromobenzene
Linshang Chemical
HS Code |
459285 |
Chemical Formula | C6H4BrCl |
Molar Mass | 191.45 g/mol |
Appearance | Colorless to light yellow liquid |
Boiling Point | 204 - 206 °C |
Melting Point | -16 °C |
Density | 1.59 g/cm³ |
Solubility In Water | Insoluble |
Solubility In Organic Solvents | Soluble in common organic solvents |
Flash Point | 87 °C |
Odor | Characteristic aromatic odor |
Refractive Index | 1.578 - 1.582 |
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Packing | 100 - gram bottles of O - chlorobromobenzene, securely packaged for chemical transport. |
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This substance has the general properties of halogenated aromatics. Chlorine and bromine are both halogen atoms, resulting in the characteristics of halogenated hydrocarbons. Its benzene ring structure makes it aromatic, but the presence of halogen atoms makes its activity different from simple benzene.
In the nucleophilic substitution reaction, the halogen atom can be replaced by a nucleophilic reagent. Due to the different electronegativity of chlorine and bromine, the ability to leave is also different. Usually bromine is easier to leave than chlorine. Therefore, when encountering nucleophilic reagents, such as hydroxyl anions (OH~) and amino anions (NH _ 2O~), bromine atoms are more easily replaced to form corresponding phenols or amine derivatives.
The electrophilic substitution reaction can occur again. Because the halogen atom is an ortho and para-locus group, although the electron cloud density of the benzene ring is reduced, the electrophilic substitution reaction is more difficult than that of benzene, but the reaction still mainly occurs in the adjacent and para-position of the halogen atom.
In metal-organic reactions, O-chlorobrobenzene can also play an important role. For example, the reaction with magnesium can form Grignard reagents, which can react with many carbonyl compounds, etc., and are an important method for building carbon-carbon bonds in organic synthesis.
And because there are two halogen atoms in the molecule, a certain halogen atom can be selectively activated under different reaction conditions to achieve specific synthesis goals, providing many possibilities for organic synthesis chemists.
Looking at its morphology, under room temperature and pressure, O-chlorobrombenzene is a colorless to light yellow liquid with a clear and transparent texture. This state makes it easier for it to disperse evenly in many reaction systems and participate in various chemical changes.
As for the smell, it emits a specific aromatic smell. Although it is not pungent, it is enough to attract people to detect its existence. The generation of this smell is due to the characteristics of benzene rings and halogen atoms in its molecular structure.
The boiling point is about 195-196 ° C. A higher boiling point indicates that the intermolecular force is strong, and more energy is required to transform it from a liquid state to a gas state. This property is very critical in operations such as separation and purification. It can be separated by distillation according to the difference in boiling point between it and other substances.
Its melting point is about -16 ° C, which is relatively low. This means that at room temperature, it is in a liquid state. If the temperature drops below the melting point, it solidifies into a solid state.
O-chlorobromobenzene has a density greater than that of water, about 1.57 g/cm ³. Therefore, when it is mixed with water, it will sink to the bottom of the water. This property can be used in liquid-liquid separation operations.
Furthermore, O-chlorobromobenzene is insoluble in water, but soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol, ether, and benzene. This solubility stems from the non-polar properties of its molecules, which are compatible with the intermolecular forces of organic solvents, so they can be mutually soluble.
All these physical properties are of great significance in organic synthesis, chemical production, and other fields, providing a basis for their application and treatment.
First, it can be used as an intermediate in organic synthesis. In the preparation of many complex organic compounds, O-chlorobromobenzene is often used as the starting material. Due to the presence of chlorine atoms and bromine atoms on the benzene ring, it has unique reactivity and can participate in a variety of chemical reactions. For example, through nucleophilic substitution, chlorine or bromine atoms can be replaced by other functional groups, and then organic compounds with diverse structures can be synthesized, such as the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates and pesticide intermediates with specific structures.
Second, it is also used in the field of materials science. It can be used to prepare some functional materials. For example, through a series of reactions, it is introduced into the structure of polymer materials, and its special chemical structure is used to endow polymer materials with characteristics such as flame retardancy and weather resistance, improve material properties, and meet the needs of different application scenarios.
Third, in the synthesis of fine chemicals, O-chlorobromobenzene plays an important role. Such as for the synthesis of fine chemicals such as fragrances and dyes. Through precise chemical reactions, its structural characteristics are used to construct compounds with specific colors or odors to meet the market demand for various fine chemicals. In conclusion, O-chlorobromobenzene, with its unique chemical structure and reactivity, is an indispensable and important compound in many fields such as organic synthesis, materials science, and fine chemical synthesis, which is of great significance to the development of the chemical industry.
1. ** Halogenation method **:
- ** Benzene is used as the starting material **: The benzene is first brominated, usually with bromine as the halogenating agent and Lewis acid such as iron tribromide as the catalyst to generate bromobenzene. The chemical reaction formula is: $C_6H_6 + Br_2\ stackrel {FeBr_3} {\ longrightarrow} C_6H_5Br + HBr $. Then, the bromobenzene is further chlorinated, and chlorine is used as the chlorinating agent. Under the catalysis of Lewis acid, o-chlorobrobenzene can be obtained. In this reaction process, because the bromine atom on the benzene ring is an ortho-para-localization group, the chlorination reaction mainly generates o-chlorobrombenzene and p-chlorobrombenzene, which need to be separated to obtain pure o-chlorobrombenzene.
- ** Using chlorobenzene as the starting material **: The principle is similar, first the chlorobenzene and bromine react under the action of a catalyst. Using chlorobenzene as the starting material, the positioning effect of the chlorine atom on the benzene ring can be used to promote the bromine atom to mainly replace the ortho-hydrogen atom, thereby generating o-chlorobrombenzene.
2. ** Diazotization Reaction Method **:
- ** Preparation of o-aminobrombenz For example, iron powder and hydrochloric acid are used as reducing agents to reduce o-nitrobromobenzene to o-aminobromobenzene. The reaction formula is: $C_6H_4BrNO_2 + 3Fe + 6HCl\ longrightarrow C_6H_4BrNH_2 + 3FeCl_2 + 2H_2O $.
- ** Diazotization and chlorination **: Diazotization of o-aminobrobenzene with sodium nitrite in hydrochloric acid solution to form diazonium salts. Subsequently, under the catalysis of cuprous chloride, the diazoyl group is replaced by chlorine atoms to form o-chlorobrobenzene. This method can introduce chlorine atoms at specific positions more accurately, and the product selectivity is high.
3. ** Palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reaction method **:
- ** Preparation of halogenated aromatic hydrocarbon intermediates **: First synthesize different halogenated aromatic hydrocarbon intermediates containing bromine and chlorine. If bromine-containing aromatic hydrocarbon halides can cross-couple with chlorine-containing borate esters or halides under the action of palladium catalyst.
- ** Reaction process **: Use a suitable palladium complex as a catalyst, add a ligand and a base, and heat the reaction in a suitable solvent. This method has mild conditions, high selectivity, and can effectively construct carbon-halogen bonds. It has significant advantages for the synthesis of complex structure o-chlorobromobenzene, and can avoid some side reactions in traditional methods.
The above synthesis methods have their own advantages and disadvantages. In practical application, the most suitable synthesis path should be selected based on factors such as raw material availability, reaction conditions, cost and product purity requirements.
First words storage, this compound should be placed in a cool and well ventilated place. Because it is easy to cause chemical changes when heated, or even cause danger, it is important to keep away from heat sources and fire sources. The temperature of the warehouse should be controlled within a reasonable range to prevent the temperature from being too high and causing accidents. And it should be stored separately from oxidizing agents, acids and other substances, because O-chlorobromobenzene and their substances are prone to chemical reactions, and mixed storage is prone to danger. The storage place should also have suitable materials to contain leaks, in case of leaks, it can be dealt with in time.
As for transportation, it is necessary to ensure that the packaging is intact before transportation. Packaging materials must be able to resist certain external forces to prevent leakage of O-chlorobromobenzene due to package rupture during transportation. During transportation, the speed should not be too fast, avoid violent operations such as sudden braking and sharp turns, to prevent package damage due to vibration and collision. Transportation vehicles should also be equipped with corresponding fire equipment and leakage emergency treatment equipment. In case of emergencies, they can respond quickly. At the same time, transportation personnel must undergo professional training and be familiar with the characteristics of O-chlorobromobenzene and emergency treatment methods to ensure the safety of transportation. In short, storing and transporting O-chlorobromobenzene requires careful attention to all details to ensure the safety of personnel and the environment.
It has the properties of halogenated hydrocarbons and can participate in nucleophilic substitution reactions. When encountering nucleophilic reagents, such as hydroxyl negative ions (OH), the halogen atoms can be replaced by hydroxyl groups to form o-chlorophenol or o-bromophenol. This reaction is more likely to occur in alkaline environments, because the base can promote the activity of nucleophilic reagents.
It can also carry out metal-organic reactions. When interacted with magnesium, Grignard reagents can be formed. For example, O-chlorobromobenzene and magnesium in anhydrous ethyl ether can obtain corresponding Grignard This Grignard reagent is extremely active, can react with a variety of carbonyl compounds, introduce new carbon-carbon bonds, and has a wide range of uses in organic synthesis.
In the aromatic electrophilic substitution reaction, although chlorine and bromine are blunt groups, they are ortho-para-localized groups because their lone pair electrons can be conjugated with the benzene ring. When encountering electrophilic reagents, such as nitro positive ions (NO ²), electrophilic substitution mostly occurs in the adjacent and para-positions of chlorine and bromine, and the corresponding nitro substitutes can be obtained.
And the halogen atom of O-chlorobromobenzene can be reduced and removed under appropriate conditions. If zinc powder and acetic acid are used as reducing agents, the halogen atom can be replaced by hydrogen, so that the halogen atom on the benzene ring can be gradually removed.
In summary, O-chlorobromobenzene halogen atoms are conjugated with benzene rings and halogenated hydrocarbons, which have diverse chemical properties and play an important role in the field of organic synthesis. They can be converted into various useful compounds by various reactions.
Smell it, it has a special aromatic smell, but this fragrance is not pleasant, and it has a slightly pungent feeling, such as orchid mixed with spicy gas, which is alarming. Its density is greater than that of water. If it is co-placed with water, it will sink to the bottom of the water, like a stone falling into the abyss, and it will be stable.
Furthermore, its boiling point is also an important physical property. Between about 195 and 196 degrees Celsius, when the temperature rises, O-chlorobromobenzene will be like a butterfly of feathers, from liquid to gaseous state, curling and rising. The melting point is about -16 degrees Celsius. When the temperature drops to this, the originally flowing liquid, like a frozen river, solidifies into a solid state.
Its solubility also has characteristics, slightly soluble in water, just like oil floating in water, difficult to dissolve. However, in organic solvents, such as ethanol and ether, it can be better dissolved, just like fish entering a river and sea, free, showing its affinity with organic solvents.
First, it can be used as a raw material for pharmaceutical synthesis. In the preparation of many drugs, O-chlorobromobenzene is a key starting material. Through specific chemical reactions, benzene rings and functional groups such as chlorine and bromine can be introduced, and then the core structure of drug molecules can be constructed. For example, some antibacterial drugs, the synthesis path is often based on O-chlorobromobenzene, which is modified by a series of reactions to obtain products with specific pharmacological activities.
Second, it is also important in the field of pesticides. It can be used as an intermediate for synthesizing pesticides, fungicides and other pesticides. Due to its chlorine and bromine atoms, it imparts specific chemical properties and biological activities to molecules. The pesticides made from this raw material have good control effects on pests, bacteria, etc., and can effectively protect crops and improve agricultural yield and quality.
Third, in the field of materials science, O-chlorobromobenzene can participate in the synthesis of high-performance materials. For example, by means of polymerization, it can be integrated into polymer materials to improve the physical and chemical properties of materials, such as enhancing the heat resistance and corrosion resistance of materials, and are widely used in high-end fields such as aerospace and electronics.
Fourth, it also plays a certain role in the dye industry. As a raw material for synthesizing special structural dyes, it can endow dyes with unique colors and properties to meet the needs of different fields, such as textile printing and dyeing, ink manufacturing and other industries.
To sum up, O-chlorobrobenzene's unique chemical structure is indispensable in many fields such as medicine, pesticides, materials, dyes, etc., and is of great significance to promote the development of various industries.
First, bromobenzene can be chlorinated. Bromobenzene reacts with chlorine in the presence of appropriate catalysts, such as ferric chloride or iron powder. In this reaction, chlorine atoms replace hydrogen atoms on the benzene ring to obtain O-chlorobenzene. During the reaction, care must be taken to control the temperature of the reaction and the amount of chlorine gas introduced to prevent the formation of polychlorides. If the cap temperature is too high or there is too much chlorine, it is easy to form by-products such as dichlorobenzene.
Second, chlorobenzene is used as the starting material and is obtained by bromination. Chlorobenzene reacts with bromine under the action of catalysts, such as aluminum trichloride. In this process, bromine atoms replace the hydrogen atoms on the benzene ring to form O-chlorobromobenzene. Similarly, the reaction conditions, such as the reaction temperature and the amount of bromine, need to be controlled to make the reaction proceed in the direction of generating the target product. If the conditions are not appropriate, by-products such as dibromochlorobenzene will also be produced.
Third, benzene can be used as the starting material and prepared by two steps of bromination and chlorination. First, benzene and bromine react under the action of a catalyst to form bromobenzene, and then bromobenzene is chlorinated to give O-chlorobromobenzene. Although this method is a little complicated, the raw materials are easy to obtain, and it is also a common
All synthesis methods have their own advantages and disadvantages. In practical applications, the appropriate method should be selected according to factors such as the availability of raw materials, cost, difficulty of reaction conditions, and requirements for product purity.
First, storage, because of its volatility and toxicity, should be placed in a cool, ventilated warehouse. The warehouse temperature should not be too high to prevent its volatilization, and away from fire and heat sources to prevent the risk of open flames. Because of its flammability, in case of hot topics, open flames or contact with oxidants, there is a risk of combustion and explosion, so it needs to be stored separately from oxidants, food chemicals, etc., and must not be mixed. At the same time, explosion-proof lighting and ventilation facilities should be used, and the use of machinery and tools that are prone to sparks should be prohibited. The storage area needs to be prepared with suitable materials to contain leaks.
As for transportation, it is necessary to ensure that the packaging is complete and the loading is secure before transportation. During transportation, it is necessary to ensure that the container does not leak, collapse, fall, or damage. This compound is a dangerous chemical, and the relevant regulations on the transportation of dangerous goods should be strictly followed when transporting. Transportation vehicles need to be equipped with the corresponding variety and quantity of fire-fighting equipment and leakage emergency treatment equipment. Summer transportation should be selected in the morning and evening to avoid sun exposure. Road transportation should follow the specified route, and do not stop in residential areas and densely populated areas. When transporting by rail, it is strictly forbidden to slip away.
In this way, O-chlorobromobenzene can be safely stored and transported.

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