1,2-Bis(trbromophenoxy)-ethane

Description

1,2-Bis(trbromophenoxy)-ethane · CAS 37853-59-1 · C14H8Br6O2. UNII 34I00D6RNM. Melting Point: 222 °C; Density: 2.58; LogP: log Kow = 8.9.

Identification

Computed Descriptors

Physical & Chemical Properties

Physical description & handling notes

• 1,2-bis(2,4,6-tribromophenoxy)ethane is a white powder. (NTP, 1992)
• White solid; [HSDB] White to off-white crystalline powder; [MSDSonline]
• Needles from benzene/ethanol
• White, crystalline powder
• Melting point = 224 °C (commercial products are mixtures; the melting point given is for the low end of the range)
• Insoluble at 66 °F) (NTP, 1992)

Regulatory Status

GHS Hazard Classification

Documented Uses

• Used as a flame retardant additive for thermoplastic and thermoset systems; [HSDB]
• Flame retardant for many thermoplastic and thermoset systems.
• Brominated additive flame retardant. /From table/
• The principal market ... is in ABS resins.
• It is prepared by the reaction of tribromophenol and ethylene dibromide in the presence of a base.
• 1,2-Bis(2,4,6-tribromophenoxy)ethane is listed as a High Production Volume (HPV) chemical (65FR81686). Chemicals listed as HPV were produced in or imported into the U.S. in >1 million pounds in 1990 and/or 1994. The HPV list is based on the 1990 Inventory Update Rule. (IUR) (40 CFR part 710 subpart B; 51FR21438).

Synonyms

1,2-BIS(2,4,6-TRIBROMOPHENOXY)ETHANE; 37853-59-1; FireMaster 680; BTBPE; FireMaster FF 680; FF 680; 1,2-Bis(tribromophenoxy)ethane; 34I00D6RNM; 1,1'-(1,2-Ethanediylbis(oxy))bis(2,4,6-tribromobenzene); Benzene, 1,1'-(1,2-ethanediylbis(oxy))bis(2,4,6-tribromo-; Bis-1,2-(2,4,6-tribromophenoxy)ethane; 1,1'-(Ethane-1,2-diylbisoxy)bis(2,4,6-tribromobenzene); DTXSID1024627; Benzene, 1,1'-[1,2-ethanediylbis(oxy)]bis[2,4,6-tribromo-; FF-680; RefChem:71697

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of 1,2-Bis(trbromophenoxy)-ethane?

CAS 37853-59-1; molecular formula C14H8Br6O2; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is 1,2-Bis(trbromophenoxy)-ethane known by?

1,2-BIS(2,4,6-TRIBROMOPHENOXY)ETHANE, 37853-59-1, FireMaster 680, BTBPE, FireMaster FF 680, FF 680.

Is 1,2-Bis(trbromophenoxy)-ethane classified as hazardous?

90.9% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (30 of 33).

What are the key physical properties of 1,2-Bis(trbromophenoxy)-ethane?

Melting Point: 222 °C; Density: 2.58; LogP: log Kow = 8.9.

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