CAS 859933-58-7

3,3',4,4',5,5'-Hexabromo-2,2'-dinitrobiphenyl

Controlled Product

CAS: 859933-58-7

Applications 3,3',4,4',5,5'-Hexabromo-2,2'-dinitrobiphenyl is an intermediate in the synthesis of 2,2',3,3',4,4',5,5'-Octabromobiphenyl (O184605), which is a polybrominated biphenyl compound that poses toxic dangers to animals, humans and the environment. 2,2',3,3',4,4',5,5'-Octabromobiphenyl is also one of the components of Firemaster FF-1, a polybrominated biphenyl fire retardant.
References Aust, S., et al. Toxicology of Polybrominated Biphenyls. Toxicol. Halogenated Hydrocarbons:  Health Ecol. Eff., [Pap. Symp.], East Lansing, MI, USA; Pergamon Press, New York, N.Y., 1981, 73-96; Dannan, G., et al.: Fund. Appl. Toxicol., 2, 322 (1982); O’Keefe, P.: Environ. Health Persp., 23, 347 (1978)

Formula: C₁₂H₂Br₆N₂O₄

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 717.579

Ref: TR-H589935