C5H10Br2O2
261.94 g/mol
Industrial ChemicalDanger
2,2-Bis(bromomethyl)propane-1,3-diol
CAS3296-90-0EC221-967-7
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Alcohol
Primary Use
reactive flame retardant
2,2-Bis(bromomethyl)propane-1,3-diol is a brominated flame retardant used in epoxy, polyester, and urethane foams. According to the National Toxicology Program, this compound can cause cancer.
reactive flame retardant for epoxy, polyester, and urethane foamschemical intermediate for flame retardant derivatives
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Relevant lists:California Proposition 65
CAS 3296-90-0
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Safety Reference
Danger
H340May cause genetic defects
H350May cause cancer
H302Harmful if swallowed
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H341Suspected of causing genetic defects
H351Suspected of causing cancer
H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H413May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life
H303May be harmful if swallowed
H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
Customs Tariff Classification
The international HS code for 2,2-Bis(bromomethyl)propane-1,3-diol (CAS 3296-90-0) is 2905.59.
HS code (international, 6-digit)
2905.59
EU CN code (8-digit)
2905 59 91
Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2,2-bis(bromomethyl)propane-1,3-diol
InChIKey
CHUGKEQJSLOLHL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
C(C(CO)(CBr)CBr)O
Synonyms (23)
- BBMP
- DBNPG
- 1, 2,2-bis(2-bromomethyl)-
- 1, 2,2-bis(bromomethyl)-
- 1,2-dimethylolpropane
- Dibromoneopentyl glycol
- Dibromopentaerythritol
- Fr 522
- Pentaerythritol dibromide
- Pentaerythritol dibromohydrin
- beta-Fructofuranosidase