Pentabromophenyl ether

Description

Pentabromophenyl ether · CAS 1163-19-5 · C12Br10O. UNII N80BQ29A0H. Boiling Point: Decomposes at 425 °C; Melting Point: 569.1 to 576.5 °F (NTP, 1992); Melting Point: 305 °C.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	1163-19-5
PubChem CID	14410
Molecular formula	C12Br10O
IUPAC name	1,2,3,4,5-pentabromo-6-(2,3,4,5,6-pentabromophenoxy)benzene
UNII (FDA)	N80BQ29A0H

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	959.2
XLogP3	10.4
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	1
Rotatable Bond Count	2
Exact Mass	959.16804
Monoisotopic Mass	949.1783
Topological Polar Surface Area	9.2
Heavy Atom Count	23
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	Decomposes at 425 °C
Melting Point	569.1 to 576.5 °F (NTP, 1992)
Melting Point	305 °C
Melting Point	300-310 °C
Density	3.4
LogP	6.27
LogP	9.56
Collision Cross Section	204.5 Ų [M-Br+O]-

Physical description & handling notes

• Decabromodiphenyl oxide is a white to off-white powder with a chemical odor. (NTP, 1992)
• Dry Powder
• White solid; [HSDB] Faintly beige powder; [MSDSonline]
• WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER.
• Yellow prisms from toluene
• White powder

Regulatory Status

GHS notification summary	71.3% (191 / 268)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	71.3% (191 / 268)
Reported hazard statements	H302 (10.8%), H319 (10.1%), H413 (10.1%), H320, H335, H351, H360, H362

Documented Uses

• Used in high impact polystyrene and other polymers; Used as a flame retardant in thermoplastic resins, thermoset resins, textiles, and adhesives; [HSDB] Used as flame retardants since the 1970s in carpet lining, mattresses, chairs and sofas (polyurethane foam), and casings for televisions and computers; 209 congeners of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) exist, but only 13 are usually found in commercial mixtures; Electronic recycling workers have increased blood levels; [Reference #1]
• Textiles (Fiber & Fabric Manufacturing) [Category: Industry]
• Working with Glues and Adhesives [Category: Other]
• Plastic Composites Manufacturing [Category: Industry]
• Brominated additive flame retardant. ... /Used in:/ ABS: Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene polymers; HIPS: High-impacted polystyrene; PBT: Poly(butylene terephthalate); PE: Polyethylene; PP: Polypropylene; UPE: Unsaturated polyester. /From table/
• Decabromodiphenyl oxide is an unreactive, additive flame retardant widely used for its thermal stability and its low cost in thermoplastic resins, thermoset resins, textiles and adhesives. The major applications are in high impact polystyrene, glass reinforced thermoplastic polyester and moulding resins, low density polyethylene extrusion coatings, polypropylene (homo- and copolymers), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene rubber, nylon and polyvinyl chloride.

Synonyms

Decabromodiphenyl ether; Decabromodiphenyl oxide; 1163-19-5; Bis(pentabromophenyl) ether; Pentabromophenyl ether; Decabrom; Dbdpo; Decabromobiphenyl oxide; Bromkal 82-0DE; Bromkal 83-10DE; BDE-209; Berkflam B 10E; Decabromophenyl ether; DecaBDE; Decabromdiphenyl oxide; Ether, decabromodiphenyl

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Pentabromophenyl ether?

CAS 1163-19-5; molecular formula C12Br10O; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Pentabromophenyl ether known by?

Decabromodiphenyl ether, Decabromodiphenyl oxide, 1163-19-5, Bis(pentabromophenyl) ether, Pentabromophenyl ether, Decabrom.

Is Pentabromophenyl ether classified as hazardous?

71.3% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (191 of 268).

What are the key physical properties of Pentabromophenyl ether?

Boiling Point: Decomposes at 425 °C; Melting Point: 569.1 to 576.5 °F (NTP, 1992); Melting Point: 305 °C; Melting Point: 300-310 °C.

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