Substance
ID:394655
Names and Identifiers
IUPAC name
2,2-bis(bromomethyl)propane-1,3-diol
IUPAC Traditional name
2,2-bis(bromomethyl)propane-1,3-diol
Synonyms
Dibromoneopentyl glycol2,2-Bis(bromomethyl)-1,3-propanediolPentaerythritol DibromideFR 1138Pentaerythritol DibromohydrinFR 522NSC 90011,3-Dibromo-2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane1,3-Dibromo-2,2-dimethylolpropane
Registration numbers
CAS Number
Properties
Product Information
Certificate of Analysis
Safety Information
MSDS Link
Molecule Details
It is a brominated flame retardant, previously shown to be a multisite carcinogen in experimental animals. The compound is used as a fire retardant in unsaturated polyester resins, in molded products, and in rigid polyurethane foam. It shows clear evidenc
Molecular Spectra
No Data Available
Click here to submit data
References
• Hayashi, M., et al.: Food Chem. Toxicol., 26, 485 (1983)
• Heddle, J., et al.: Mutat. Res., 123, 61 (1983)
• LeBoeuf, R., et al.: Mutat. Res., 356, 85 (1983)
• Myhr, B., et al.: Environ. Mol. Mutagen., 18, 51 (1983)