1,4-Dibromobenzene

1,4-Dibromobenzene (p-dibromobenzene) is an organic compound that is solid at room temperature. This compound has two bromine atoms (bromo substituents) off the central benzene ring. "Melting Point: 83.37°C Boiling Point: 220.40°C Practically insoluble in water Soluble in 70 parts alcohol Soluble in Benzene, Chloroform and very soluble in Ether" (Merck Index, 14th Ed.)^3