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Home/Compounds/Industrial Chemical/2,3'-dibromobiphenyl
C12H8Br2
312 g/mol
Industrial Chemical

2,3'-Dibromobiphenyl

CAS49602-90-6
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Halocarbon
Primary Use
flame retardant additive

2,3'-Dibromobiphenyl is a polybrominated biphenyl (PBB), a synthetic compound with two bromine atoms attached to a biphenyl core. It was historically used as a flame retardant additive in plastics for products like computer monitors, televisions, textiles, and foams, but its use is now largely banned or restricted due to toxicity and environmental persistence.

flame retardant additive in electronics and textilesindustrial chemical for plastic manufacturing

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Identifiers
IUPAC Name

1-bromo-2-(3-bromophenyl)benzene

InChIKey

QNZTUODKOQEMNY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

C1=CC=C(C(=C1)C2=CC(=CC=C2)Br)Br

Synonyms (6)
  • 1,1'-Biphenyl, 2,3'-dibromo-
  • 2,3'-Dibromo-1,1'-biphenyl
  • 2,3'-Dibromobiphenyl
  • PBB 6