3,4,5,6-TETRABROMO-O-CRESOL Chemical Properties

Melting point:

209-212 °C(lit.)

Boiling point:

340°C (rough estimate)

Density 

2.4745 (rough estimate)

refractive index 

1.5000 (estimate)

storage temp. 

2-8°C

form 

powder to crystal

pka

6.31±0.33(Predicted)

color 

White to Almost white

Merck 

14,9184

CAS DataBase Reference

576-55-6(CAS DataBase Reference)

EPA Substance Registry System

Phenol, 2,3,4,5-tetrabromo-6-methyl- (576-55-6)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

Xi,Xn

Risk Statements 

36/37/38-48/20

Safety Statements 

26-37/39

WGK Germany 

3

RTECS 

GP3135000

HS Code 

2908.19.6000

MSDS

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3,4,5,6-TETRABROMO-O-CRESOL Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

light yellow crystalline powder

Physical properties

3,4,5,6-tetrabromo-o-cresol is practically insoluble in water. The solubility (g/L) in various solvents is as follows: ethanol 85, isopropanol 80, ethylene glycol 9, propylene glycol 8, vaseline oil 4. Tetrabromo-2-methylphenol discolors in light and in contact with traces of iron.

Uses

Fungicide.

Preparation

3,4,5,6-tetrabromo-o-cresol is obtained by reaction of o-cresol with bromine in tetrachloromethane in the presence of aluminum and iron powder. It is used as a preservative for cosmetics, as an active component in deodorants and disinfectants, and as an active agent for antimycotic finishing of textile materials; it is, however, of minor importance.

Hazard

Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.

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