Description

2,4,6-Tribromostyrene is a halogenated aromatic compound of significant industrial interest, primarily valued as a reactive intermediate and flame-retardant precursor. Its high bromine content and vinyl functionality make it a key building block for synthesizing advanced polymers and specialty additives. This product is essential for manufacturers in the polymer, electronics, and flame-retardant industries seeking to enhance material properties and meet stringent safety regulations.

Application

• Flame Retardant Synthon: A critical intermediate in the production of brominated flame retardants (BFRs) for engineering plastics, textiles, and electronic components.
• Polymer Modification: Used as a comonomer to introduce bromine into polymer backbones (e.g., polystyrene, epoxy resins) to impart flame retardancy and improve thermal stability.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile reagent in organic synthesis for creating complex brominated aromatic compounds used in pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
• Crosslinking Agent: Employed in the curing and crosslinking of certain high-performance polymers due to its reactive vinyl group.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for developing new materials with specific halogenated properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4,6-Tribromostyrene
CAS No.	36327-34-1
Molecular Formula	C8H5Br3
Molecular Weight	344.84 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3,5-Tribromo-2-ethenylbenzene; 2-Ethenyl-1,3,5-tribromobenzene; Tribromostyrene; TBS; Vinyltribromobenzene; Styrene, 2,4,6-tribromo-; NSC 241996
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Quality Control

Our 2,4,6-Tribromostyrene is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to verify identity and potency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	72 - 76 °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.