2,3,4,5,6-Pentabromoethylbenzene

CAS NO.：85-22-3
Empirical Formula: C8H5Br5
Molecular Weight: 500.65
MDL number: MFCD00000061
EINECS: 201-593-0
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-04-23 13:52:06

What is 2,3,4,5,6-Pentabromoethylbenzene?

Chemical properties

2,3,4,5,6-Pentabromoethylbenzene is a solid of high bromine content (80 wt %) with a melting point of 136-138°C and a decomposition temperature of ca 210°C. The compound is prepared by the Friedel-Crafts-catalyzed bromination of ethyl benzene in an inert solvent. Its manufacturers recommends its use in epoxy resins, ABS and urethane foams.

The Uses of 2,3,4,5,6-Pentabromoethylbenzene

Pentabromoethylbenzene is a flame retardant and a standard for environmental testing and research.

Air & Water Reactions

Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

Simple aromatic halogenated organic compounds, such as 2,3,4,5,6-PENTABROMOETHYLBENZENE, are very unreactive. Reactivity generally decreases with increased degree of substitution of halogen for hydrogen atoms. Materials in this group may be incompatible with strong oxidizing and reducing agents. Also, they may be incompatible with many amines, nitrides, azo/diazo compounds, alkali metals, and epoxides.

Health Hazard

ACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS: Toxic. Irritant.

Fire Hazard

Flash point data for 2,3,4,5,6-PENTABROMOETHYLBENZENE are not available; 2,3,4,5,6-PENTABROMOETHYLBENZENE is probably combustible.

Safety Profile

Low toxicity by skin contact. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic vapors of Brí.

Properties of 2,3,4,5,6-Pentabromoethylbenzene

Melting point:	138 °C
Boiling point:	367.74°C (rough estimate)
Density	2.8012 (rough estimate)
refractive index	1.7040 (estimate)
storage temp.	Refrigerator, under inert atmosphere
solubility	Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly, heated)
form	neat
color	White to Off-White
BRN	3133073
CAS DataBase Reference	85-22-3
EPA Substance Registry System	Pentabromoethylbenzene (85-22-3)

Safety information for 2,3,4,5,6-Pentabromoethylbenzene

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.