Description

2,4,5-Tribromophenol CAS NO 14401-61-7 is a halogenated phenolic compound that serves as a versatile intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its high bromine content and phenolic structure make it a critical building block for creating flame retardants, pharmaceuticals, and specialty polymers. This product is essential for R&D chemists and production engineers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and polymer additive industries seeking to develop new brominated compounds.

Application

• Flame Retardant Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of brominated flame retardants (BFRs) for plastics, textiles, and electronic materials.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used as a building block in the manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Production: Serves as an intermediate for formulating certain herbicides and fungicides.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce bromine functionality into polymers to alter physical and chemical properties.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in organic chemistry laboratories for studying bromination reactions and synthesizing novel compounds.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the production of certain brominated dyes and colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4,5-Tribromophenol
CAS No.	14401-61-7
Molecular Formula	C6H3Br3O
Molecular Weight	330.79 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4,5-Tribromo-1-phenol; Phenol, 2,4,5-tribromo-; NSC 404107; Tribromophenol (mixed isomers); 2,4,5-TBP; 1-Hydroxy-2,4,5-tribromobenzene
EINECS	238-373-5

Quality Control

Our 2,4,5-Tribromophenol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for industrial and research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents and bases. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	88°C - 92°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.