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Tetrabromohydroquinone

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Linear Formula:
C6Br4-1,4-(OH)2
CAS Number:
2641-89-6
Molecular Weight:
425.69
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24872888
EC Number:
220-142-9
MDL number:
MFCD00013970
Assay:
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assay

98%

mp

252-255 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

Oc1c(Br)c(Br)c(O)c(Br)c1Br

InChI

1S/C6H2Br4O2/c7-1-2(8)6(12)4(10)3(9)5(1)11/h11-12H

InChI key

DTFQULSULHRJOA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Tetrabromohydroquinone (TBHQ), also known as 2,3,5,6-tetrabromohydroquinone, can be synthesized by reacting bromanil with phenyl phosphine. It crystallizes in the monoclinic space group, P21/n. The effect of C-Br group on the crystal structure of TBHQ has been investigated. Its role in causing green luminescence in Ptychodera flava has been investigated.

Application

Tetrabromohydroquinone may be used in the synthesis of thermoresponsive branched oligoethylene glycol dendrimers.

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Codes

H315,H319,H335

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point (°F)

Not applicable

Flash Point (°C)

Not applicable

PPE (personal protective equipment)

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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