Description

1,2,7,8-Tetrabromodibenzofuran is a halogenated dibenzofuran derivative, a high-purity specialty chemical valued for its role as a key intermediate and reference standard in advanced research and development. Its precise bromination pattern makes it a critical compound for studying environmental pollutants, flame retardant mechanisms, and material science. This product is essential for analytical laboratories, environmental testing facilities, and R&D departments in the chemical manufacturing and polymer industries.

Application

• Environmental Analysis: Serves as a certified reference material (CRM) and analytical standard for the detection and quantification of polybrominated dibenzofurans (PBDFs) in environmental samples.
• Toxicological Research: Used in scientific studies to investigate the environmental fate, bioaccumulation, and toxicological profiles of brominated flame retardant by-products.
• Flame Retardant Studies: Acts as a model compound or impurity standard in the research and development of novel flame-retardant formulations and polymers.
• Material Science: Investigated as a potential building block or dopant for creating specialized organic electronic materials or polymers with specific properties.
• Regulatory Compliance Testing: Employed by testing laboratories to validate analytical methods and ensure compliance with international regulations concerning persistent organic pollutants (POPs).
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A crucial reagent for synthetic chemistry research, particularly in studies involving halogenated aromatic systems and their reactivity.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2,7,8-Tetrabromodibenzofuran
CAS No.	84761-80-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₄Br₄O
Molecular Weight	499.78 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2,7,8-TBDF; Dibenzofuran, 1,2,7,8-tetrabromo-; 1,2,7,8-Tetrabromodibenzo[b,d]furan; PBDF congener (1,2,7,8-substituted); Tetrabromodibenzofuran (1,2,7,8- isomer); NSC 407324
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,2,7,8-Tetrabromodibenzofuran is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for demanding research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for analytical reference materials to support your compliance and research integrity.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials and sources of ignition.

Specification

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