1,4-Dibromobenzene Explained

1,4-Dibromobenzene (p-dibromobenzene) is an aryl bromide and isomer of dibromobenzene that is solid at room temperature. It has a strong smell similar to that of the lighter chlorine analogue. It can be used as a precursor to the dye 6,6-dibromoindigo.^[1]

See also

• 1,2-Dibromobenzene
• 1,3-Dibromobenzene
• 1-Bromo-4-iodobenzene

Notes and References

1. Wolk. Joel. Frimer. Aryeh. 29 Nov 2020. A Simple, Safe and Efficient Synthesis of Tyrian Purple (6,6-Dibromoindigo). Molecules. 15. 8. 5561–5580. 10.3390/molecules15085561. 20714313. 6257764. free.