Technical Data

021434
CAS Number
632-79-1
Grade
Highly Purified
Molecular Formula
C8Br4O3
Molecular Weight
463.7
EU Commodity Code
38220090
Shipping Temp
RT
Storage Temp
4°C
Tetrabromophthalic Anhydride
4,5,6,7-Tetrabromo-1,3-isobenzofurandione; 4,5,6,7-Tetrabromoisobenzofuran-|1,3-dione; Bromphthal; FG 4000; FireMaster PHT 4; NSC 4874; PHT 4; Saytex RB 49; Tetrabromophthalic Acid Anhydride;

Tetrabromophthalic Anhydride is a brominated flame retardant used as additives in plastics to decrease the rate of combustion of these materials, leading to greater consumer safety.

Form
White Solid
Melting Point
269-274°C
Solubility
DMSO

Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.

References
El-Fouly, M., et al.: Environ. Toxicol. Chem., 13, 1581 (1994), Fowles, J., et al.: Toxicology , 86, 49 (1994),
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