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3,3′,5,5′-Tetrabromobisphenol A

analytical standard

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Synonym(s):

4,4′-Isopropylidenebis(2,6-dibromophenol), TBBPA

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
(CH3)2C[C6H2(Br)2OH]2
CAS Number:
79-94-7
Molecular Weight:
543.87
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
329749333
EC Number:
201-236-9
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1889048
MDL number:
MFCD00013962
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grade

analytical standard

Quality Segment

assay

≥97% (HPLC), 96.5-103.5% (wt.)

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

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technique(s)

HPLC: suitable, gas chromatography (GC): suitable

mp

178-181 °C (lit.), 177-183 °C

application(s)

environmental

format

neat

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SMILES string

CC(C)(c1cc(Br)c(O)c(Br)c1)c2cc(Br)c(O)c(Br)c2

InChI

1S/C15H12Br4O2/c1-15(2,7-3-9(16)13(20)10(17)4-7)8-5-11(18)14(21)12(19)6-8/h3-6,20-21H,1-2H3

InChI key

VEORPZCZECFIRK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

3,3′,5,5′-Tetrabromobisphenol A is a brominated derivative of bisphenol A commonly used as a flame retardant. It finds applications in a variety of consumer products ranging from fabrics to plastics and electronics. Its removal from the aquatic environment using the environmental-friendly chitosan (CS)/poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) nanofibrous membranes is reported.
This compound is listed in the SVHC (Substances of very high concern) candidate list of ECHA (European Chemicals Agency)

Application

3,3′,5,5′-Tetrabromobisphenol A may be used as an analytical reference standard for the quantification of the analyte in air samples and sediment/sludge samples using chromatography techniques.
Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support.

Packaging

Bottomless glass bottle. Contents are inside inserted fused cone.

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Health hazardEnvironment
GHS08,GHS09

WGK

WGK 2

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Codes

H350,H410

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Carc. 1B

Storage Class

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

Flash Point (°F)

No data available

Flash Point (°C)

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