Description

Poly(2-Bromostyrene) is a halogenated styrenic polymer, a versatile building block in advanced material synthesis. This compound is valued for its ability to introduce bromine functionality into polymer chains, enabling precise control over material properties such as flame retardancy, refractive index, and reactivity. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and material scientists in the polymer, electronics, and specialty chemical industries for developing high-performance resins, flame-retardant additives, and photoresist materials.

Application

• Polymer Modification & Functionalization: Acts as a reactive monomer or comonomer to incorporate bromine into polymer backbones for enhanced flame retardancy and thermal stability.
• Advanced Material Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor in the development of specialty polymers, including high-refractive-index optical materials and liquid crystal polymers (LCPs).
• Electronics & Photoresists: Used in the formulation of photo-patternable resins and etch-resistant layers for semiconductor and microelectronics fabrication.
• Flame Retardant Additives: Can be polymerized or blended into engineering plastics (e.g., ABS, epoxy resins) to improve fire safety ratings.
• Research & Chemical Intermediate: Employed in organic synthesis and catalysis research as a building block for more complex brominated aromatic compounds.
• Adhesives & Coatings: Imparts specific chemical resistance and adhesion properties to specialty coating formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Poly(2-Bromostyrene)
CAS No.	27290-16-0
Molecular Formula	(C8H7Br)n
Molecular Weight	Variable (Polymer)
Synonyms	Poly(2-bromostyrene); Poly(o-bromostyrene); 2-Bromostyrene polymer; Poly(2-bromo-1-phenylethylene); o-Bromostyrene homopolymer; Brominated polystyrene (specific isomer); Poly(vinyl-2-bromobenzene); P2BS
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Poly(2-Bromostyrene) is produced under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques to confirm identity, purity, and key polymer characteristics. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing parameters such as bromine content, molecular weight distribution, and residual monomer levels are provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 strong oxidizing agents and heat sources. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain polymer integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or beads
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Bromine Content	≥ 45.0 %
Residual Monomer	≤ 0.5 % (by GC)
Molecular Weight (Mw)	5,000 - 50,000 Da (Typical, customizable)
Polydispersity Index (PDI)	1.5 - 2.5 (Typical)
Glass Transition Temp (Tg)	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %

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