4,4'-Dibromobenzophenone

Product Description

4,4'-Dibromobenzophenone, with the chemical formula C13H8Br2O, is an organic compound consisting of a benzophenone core with two bromine atoms attached to the 4 and 4' positions. It exists as a solid, yellowish crystalline powder. Dibromobenzophenone belongs to the class of aromatic ketones, which are compounds containing a carbonyl group (C=O) attached to an aromatic ring.

The presence of the bromine atoms in dibromobenzophenone introduces specific chemical and physical properties compared to its parent compound, benzophenone. The bromine substituents can influence the reactivity and behavior of dibromobenzophenone in various chemical reactions.

Dibromobenzophenone is notably used in the synthesis of high molecular weight poly(p-phenylene) derivatives through a palladium-catalyzed polycondensation reaction. This reaction allows for the formation of polymers with extended p-conjugation, which exhibit unique electronic and optical properties.

Furthermore, dibromobenzophenone is also recognized as the main degradation product of bromopropylate, an acaricide, in honey. This information highlights the importance of monitoring and understanding the degradation products of pesticide compounds to ensure food safety.

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