2,4,6-Tribromophenol CAS 118-79-6

CAS No.: 118-79-6
Molecular Formula: C6H3Br3O
Molecular weight: 330.8
Appearance: White granular or flake
Assay: 99%
Other Name: 1,3,5-TRIBROMO-2-HYDROXYBENZENE; 2,4,6-Tribromohydroxybenzene; TRIBROMOPHENOL; 2,4,6-TribroMophenol-d2

2,4,6-Tribromophenol CAS 118-79-6

2,4,6-Tribromophenol, with CAS number 118-79-6, is mainly used as a bromine-based flame retardant for plastics, rubber, fibers, and epoxy resins. It is also utilized in the synthesis of other flame retardants, pharmaceuticals, and pesticide intermediates.

Specification

Item	Specifications
Appearance	White granular or flake
Assay%	≥99.5
Melting point ℃	≥92
αColor (MeOH Solution)	≤ 50
αColor (NaOH Solution)	≤80
αColor ( CHCl2 Solution)	≤ 50
Water%	≤ 0.4
HBr	≤100ppm
Bromine%	≥71.8%

2,4,6-Tribromophenol Usage

1.Reactive flame retardant for plastics such as epoxy resin and polyurethane

2.To be used in the production of high molecular weight brominated epoxy resins

2,4,6-Tribromophenol (TBP), with CAS number 118-79-6, is primarily used as a chemical intermediate and flame retardant. It also serves as a fungicide, particularly in wood preservation.