2,4,6-Tribromophenol

Chemical properties

2,4,6-Tribromophenol is a white needle-shaped into prismatic crystals with has a penetrating bromine odor. In alcohol, chloroform, ether and caustic alkali solution, almost insoluble in water, sweet taste.

The Uses of 2,4,6-Tribromophenol

2,4,6-Tribromophenol was used in analysis of nonylphenol, nonylphenol monoethoxylate and octylphenol in sediment, water and fish tissue.

The Uses of 2,4,6-Tribromophenol

2,4,6-Tribromophenol is used as a certified reference standard for the determination of the analyte in multiple solid formulation drug products using gas chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry.

What are the applications of Application

2,4,6-Tribromophenol is halogenated phenol that undergoes oxidative degradation

Definition

ChEBI: 2,4,6-tribromophenol is a bromophenol that is phenol in which the hydrogens at positions 2, 4 and 6 have been replaced by bromines. It is commonly used as a fungicide and in the preparation of flame retardants. It has a role as an environmental contaminant, a fungicide and a marine metabolite.

Production Methods

2,4,6-Tribromophenol is produced by the controlled bromination of phenol.

General Description

Soft, long, white crystals with a bromine odor.

Air & Water Reactions

Slightly soluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

2,4,6-Tribromophenol can react with oxidizing materials .

Hazard

By ingestion, inhalation, skin absorption. Strong skin irritant.

Fire Hazard

Data is not available for 2,4,6-Tribromophenol. 2,4,6-Tribromophenol is probably non-flammable.

Flammability and Explosibility

Non flammable

Purification Methods

Crystallise the phenol from EtOH or pet ether. Dry it under vacuum over P2O5 at room temperature. [Beilstein 6 IV 1067.]