Description

2,23,34,5,6,6Octabromobiphenyl is a highly brominated derivative of biphenyl, a compound of significant interest in advanced materials science and flame retardancy research. Its complex, fully brominated structure provides exceptional thermal stability and makes it a key intermediate for developing high-performance, halogenated flame retardant systems. This specialty chemical is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on polymer science, electronics encapsulation, and the formulation of next-generation fire-resistant materials.

Application

• Flame Retardant Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor or additive in the synthesis of advanced polymeric flame retardants for engineering plastics and high-impact polystyrene (HIPS).
• Polymer Additive Research: Investigated for use as a reactive or additive flame retardant in epoxy resins, polycarbonates, and other thermoset/thermoplastic matrices to enhance fire safety ratings.
• Electronics & Electrical Components: Potential application in flame-retardant coatings and compounds for printed circuit boards (PCBs), wire and cable insulation, and electronic device housings.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Used as a building block in organic synthesis to create novel brominated compounds with specific properties for material science applications.
• Laboratory & Analytical Standard: Employed as a reference standard in environmental and analytical chemistry for the detection and quantification of polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs).

Basic Information

Product Name	2,23,34,5,6,6Octabromobiphenyl
CAS No.	119264-60-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂Br₈
Molecular Weight	785.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Octabromobiphenyl; 2,2',3,3',4,5,5',6-Octabromo-1,1'-biphenyl; 1,1'-Biphenyl, 2,2',3,3',4,5,5',6-octabromo-; PBB 209; OctaBB; Biphenyl, octabromo derivative; Octabromodiphenyl
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 2,23,34,5,6,6Octabromobiphenyl adheres to stringent internal quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC and GC-MS. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your research and quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and strong oxidizing agents. Due to the complex halogenated nature of this compound, it should be handled and stored in accordance with good laboratory practices for brominated aromatics.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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