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Basic Information
Product Name: 2,4,6-Tribromophenol
CAS Number: 118-79-6
Alias: TBP, 2,4,6-Tribromophenol
Molecular Formula: C6H3Br3O
Molecular Weight: 330.80
IUPAC Name: 2,4,6-tribromophenol
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Polybrominated substituted phenol aromatic compound
- Structural Features: Phenol ring with three bromine atoms substituted at 2,4,6 positions, phenolic hydroxyl group with weak acidity, good flame retardant property
Physical & Chemical Properties
- Appearance: White crystalline solid
- Odor: Slight phenolic odor
- Melting Point: 94–96 °C
- Boiling Point: 286 °C
- Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in ethanol, methanol, chloroform, acetone, alkaline aqueous solution
- Stability: Stable under dry dark storage; reacts with strong alkali to form soluble phenoxide salt; decomposed under strong oxidants and high temperature
Synthesis & Applications
Production Method
Phenol undergoes bromination reaction with liquid bromine under catalyst, then recrystallization purification.
Main Applications
- Flame retardant intermediate: Raw material for brominated epoxy resin, plastic flame retardant
- Biocide & preservative: Antiseptic for wood, coating, textile antifungal agent
- Organic synthesis raw material: Synthetic intermediate for pharmaceutical, dye and pesticide
- Analytical chemical reagent: Standard substance for bromophenol detection
Safety & Storage Instructions
Hazard Classification (GHS)
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
- H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
Personal Protection
Chemical splash goggles, nitrile gloves, dust mask; operate in well ventilated workshop
Storage Condition
Hermetically sealed container, cool dry warehouse; separate from strong oxidants, strong bases
Transportation
General hazardous chemical, avoid water contact, sunlight exposure and package breakage
Quality Specifications
- Purity: ≥99.0% (GC/HPLC)
- Loss on Drying: ≤0.2%
- Single unknown impurity: ≤0.1%
Information Summary Table
| Item | Specification |
| CAS Number | 118-79-6 |
| Product Name | 2,4,6-Tribromophenol |
| Synonym | TBP |
| Molecular Formula | C6H3Br3O |
| Molecular Weight | 330.80 |
| Appearance | White crystalline solid |
| Melting Point | 94–96 °C |
| Solubility | Soluble in organic solvents and alkali water, insoluble in water |
| Purity Standard | ≥99.0% |
| Storage Condition | Sealed cool dry place, isolate oxidants and alkali |
| Hazard Property | Skin & eye irritant, highly toxic to aquatic organisms |
| Main Usage | Brominated flame retardant raw material, industrial biocide, organic synthesis intermediate |
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