C12H8Br2
312 g/mol
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3,3'-Dibromo-1,1'-biphenyl
CAS16400-51-4EC803-115-1
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Halocarbon
Primary Use
flame retardant additive
3,3'-Dibromo-1,1'-biphenyl is a polybrominated biphenyl (PBB) compound used as a flame retardant additive. PBBs are synthetic organic compounds that were added to plastics and textiles to reduce flammability, but their use is now banned or restricted in most regions due to toxicity and environmental persistence.
flame retardant additive for plasticsflame retardant additive for textilesflame retardant additive for foam products
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Safety Reference
Danger
H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H318Causes serious eye damage
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
1-bromo-3-(3-bromophenyl)benzene
InChIKey
LPLLWKZDMKTEMV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
C1=CC(=CC(=C1)Br)C2=CC(=CC=C2)Br
Synonyms (7)
- 1,1'-Biphenyl, 3,3'-dibromo-
- 3,3'-Dibromo-1,1'-biphenyl
- 3,3'-Dibromodiphenyl
- 3,3'-dibromobiphenyl
- PBB 11