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HomeProduct name list3,4,5,6-TETRABROMO-O-CRESOL

3,4,5,6-TETRABROMO-O-CRESOL

  • CAS NO.:576-55-6
  • Empirical Formula: C7H4Br4O
  • Molecular Weight: 423.72
  • MDL number: MFCD00002148
  • EINECS: 209-403-8
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-12-18 13:37:16
3,4,5,6-TETRABROMO-O-CRESOL Structural

What is 3,4,5,6-TETRABROMO-O-CRESOL?

Chemical properties

light yellow crystalline powder

Physical properties

3,4,5,6-tetrabromo-o-cresol is practically insoluble in water. The solubility (g/L) in various solvents is as follows: ethanol 85, isopropanol 80, ethylene glycol 9, propylene glycol 8, vaseline oil 4. Tetrabromo-2-methylphenol discolors in light and in contact with traces of iron.

The Uses of 3,4,5,6-TETRABROMO-O-CRESOL

Fungicide.

Preparation

3,4,5,6-tetrabromo-o-cresol is obtained by reaction of o-cresol with bromine in tetrachloromethane in the presence of aluminum and iron powder. It is used as a preservative for cosmetics, as an active component in deodorants and disinfectants, and as an active agent for antimycotic finishing of textile materials; it is, however, of minor importance.

Hazard

Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.

Properties of 3,4,5,6-TETRABROMO-O-CRESOL

Melting point: 209-212 °C(lit.)
Boiling point: 340°C (rough estimate)
Density  2.4745 (rough estimate)
refractive index  1.5000 (estimate)
storage temp.  2-8°C
pka 6.31±0.33(Predicted)
form  powder to crystal
color  White to Almost white
Merck  14,9184
CAS DataBase Reference 576-55-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System Phenol, 2,3,4,5-tetrabromo-6-methyl- (576-55-6)

Safety information for 3,4,5,6-TETRABROMO-O-CRESOL

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements H315:Skin corrosion/irritation
H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.
P332+P313:IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P337+P313:IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

Computed Descriptors for 3,4,5,6-TETRABROMO-O-CRESOL

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