CAS 488-47-1

3,4,5,6-Tetrabromo-1,2-benzenediol

Description:

3,4,5,6-Tetrabromo-1,2-benzenediol, with the CAS number 488-47-1, is a brominated aromatic compound characterized by the presence of four bromine atoms and two hydroxyl (–OH) groups attached to a benzene ring. This compound is typically a solid at room temperature and is known for its high reactivity due to the presence of multiple bromine substituents, which can influence its chemical behavior and interactions. The hydroxyl groups contribute to its potential as a phenolic compound, enhancing its solubility in polar solvents and affecting its hydrogen bonding capabilities. 3,4,5,6-Tetrabromo-1,2-benzenediol is often studied for its applications in various fields, including materials science and environmental chemistry, particularly due to its potential as a flame retardant and its implications in toxicity assessments. Its synthesis usually involves bromination reactions of simpler phenolic compounds, and it is important to handle this substance with care due to the environmental and health concerns associated with brominated compounds.

Formula: C₆H₂Br₄O₂

InChI: InChI=1S/C6H2Br4O2/c7-1-2(8)4(10)6(12)5(11)3(1)9/h11-12H

InChI key: InChIKey=OAUWOBSDSJNJQP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: BrC1=C(Br)C(Br)=C(O)C(O)=C1Br

Synonyms:

• 1,2-Benzenediol, 3,4,5,6-tetrabromo-
• 3,4,5,6-Tetrabromo-1,2-benzenediol
• 3,4,5,6-Tetrabromobenzene-1,2-Diol
• 3,4,5,6-Tetrabromobenzenediol
• 3,4,5,6-Tetrabromocatechol
• 3,4,5,6-Tetrabromopyrocatechol
• NSC 36929
• NSC 66414
• Pyrocatechol, tetrabromo-
• Tetrabromo-1,2-dihydroxybenzene
• Tetrabromocatechol, (Tetrabromopyrocatechol)
• Tetrabromopyrocatechol

Tetrabromocatechol, 96%

CAS: 488-47-1

Tetrabromocatechol is used as a pharmaceutical intermediate. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference ha

Formula: C₆H₂Br₄O₂

Purity: 96%

Color and Shape: Crystals or powder or crystalline powder, Cream to brown

Molecular weight: 425.7

Ref: 02-L00690

3,4,5,6-Tetrabromo-1,2-benzenediol

CAS: 488-47-1

Formula: C₆H₂Br₄O₂

Purity: 97%

Molecular weight: 425.6949

Ref: IN-DA003UMH

3,4,5,6-Tetrabromobenzene-1,2-diol

CAS: 488-47-1

Purity: 97%+;RG

Molecular weight: 425.6960144

Ref: 10-F636089