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.
Uses
2,4,6-Tribromophenol was used in analysis of nonylphenol, nonylphenol monoethoxylate and octylphenol in sediment, water and fish tissue.
Uses
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.
Production Methods
2,4,6-Tribromophenol is produced by the controlled bromination
of phenol.
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ChEBI: 2,4,6-tribromophenol is a bromophenol that is phenol in which the hydrogens at positions 2, 4 and 6 have been replaced by bromines.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.
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.]
