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2,4,6-Tribromophenol
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2,4,6-Tribromophenol is an organobromine compound primarily used as a flame retardant, intermediate in pesticide synthesis, and antimicrobial agent. It appears as a white to off-white crystalline solid with a faint phenolic odor. CAS 118-79-6, molecular formula Br₃C₆H₂OH, molecular weight 330.80 g/mol. Store at ambient conditions in a cool, dry place away from incompatible substances. Signal word: Warning (harmful if swallowed, may cause an allergic skin reaction, causes serious eye irritation, and is very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects). Molekula supplies 2,4,6-Tribromophenol from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Solid |
| Melting Point | ≥91.5°C |
| Water | ≤0.3% |
| Colour | ≤50 APHA |
| Assay | ≥99.0% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Transport Class | 9 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Acidity | Acid |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Long crystals |
| Odour | Penetrating bromine odor |
| Melting Point | 95.5 °C |
| Boiling Point | 286 °C |
| Density | 2.55 g/cm³ at 20 °C |
| Water Solubility | 70 mg/L at 15 °C |
| Solubility (other solvents) | Very soluble in ethanol; soluble in ether, benzene, carbon tetrachloride, chloroform, acetic acid |
| Vapour Pressure | 0.007 Pa at 25 °C |
| pKa | pKa = 6.8 (at 25 °C) |
| log P (octanol/water) | 4.13 |
Source: PubChem CID 1483 (HSDB, DrugBank, ICSC)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 89967667 |
| CAS Number | 118-79-6 |
| IUPAC Name | 2,4,6-tribromophenol |
| EC Number | 204-278-6 |
| Molecular Formula | Br3C6H2OH |
| Molecular Weight | 330.80 |
| Exact Mass | 329.7714 |
| SMILES | C1=C(C=C(C(=C1Br)O)Br)Br |
| InChIKey | BSWWXRFVMJHFBN-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C6H3Br3O/c7-3-1-4(8)6(10)5(9)2-3/h1-2,10H |
| PubChem CID | 1483 |
| UN Number | UN3077 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 29081900 |
| Tariff Code | 2908190090 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
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Hazardous to the Environment
GHS09
Hazard statements
- H302 Harmful if swallowed
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
- H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P273 Avoid release to the environment
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
- P308+313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
- P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Synonyms
- 2,6-Tribromophenol
- Bromkal pur 3
- Bromol
- C6H3Br3O
- Flammex 3BP
- Great lakes PH-73
- Phenol, 2,4,6-tribromo-
- TA 10
- Tribromophenol
- Tribromophenol, 2,4,6-
Frequently asked questions
What is 2,4,6-Tribromophenol commonly used for?
It is primarily used as a flame retardant, intermediate in organic synthesis, and in the production of brominated flame-retardant polymers.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of 2,4,6-Tribromophenol?
The formula is Br₃C₆H₂OH and the molecular weight is 330.80 g/mol.
How should 2,4,6-Tribromophenol be stored?
Store in a tightly sealed container at ambient temperature, away from incompatible substances and moisture.
What grades or purities of 2,4,6-Tribromophenol does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies technical grade and high-purity (98%+) 2,4,6-Tribromophenol; contact us for specific purity requirements.
Can Molekula supply 2,4,6-Tribromophenol in bulk quantities?
Yes, we offer bulk packaging options (e.g., 25 kg drums, 1 MT containers) for industrial and large-scale applications.
What documentation comes with an order of 2,4,6-Tribromophenol?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA), Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and batch-specific documentation for traceability.
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