Description

2,2',3,4',5,6'-Hexabde (Bde-148) is a specific polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) congener identified by CAS NO 446255-03-4. This compound is of significant interest in industrial and research settings as a reference standard and a key intermediate for studying brominated flame retardants and their environmental impact. It is primarily utilized by analytical laboratories, environmental research institutions, and chemical manufacturers engaged in material science and regulatory compliance testing.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Used for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of PBDEs in environmental and biological samples via GC-MS or HPLC.
• Environmental Fate and Transport Studies: Serves as a model compound to investigate the degradation, bioaccumulation, and ecological impact of brominated flame retardants.
• Toxicological Research: Employed in studies assessing the health effects and metabolic pathways of specific PBDE congeners.
• Method Development and Validation: Critical for developing, calibrating, and validating analytical methods in compliance with international environmental monitoring protocols.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Acts as a building block or precursor in the research-scale synthesis of other specialized brominated compounds.
• Quality Control and Assurance: Used by producers of flame-retardant materials to benchmark and verify the congener profile of their products.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2',3,4',5,6'-Hexabde (Bde-148)
CAS No.	446255-03-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₄Br₆O
Molecular Weight	627.59 g/mol
Synonyms	BDE-148; BDE 148; 2,2',3,4',5,6'-Hexabromodiphenyl ether; Hexabromodiphenyl ether congener 148; 1,2,3,5-Tetrabromo-4-(2,4,5-tribromophenoxy)benzene; NSC 89289; PBDE 148
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,2',3,4',5,6'-Hexabde (Bde-148) is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods and purity assessment by chromatography, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and analytical applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and trace impurities is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and organic solvents. For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.