Product name:2,4,6-Tribromophenol
CAS: 118-79-6
Molecular Formula:C6H3Br3O
Formula Weight:330.8
Specification:100g
Description:
2,4,6-Tribromophenol (TBP) is a brominated derivative of phenol. It is used as a fungicide, as a wood preservative, and an intermediate in the preparation of flame retardants.
The predominant use of TBP is as an intermediate in the preparation of flame retardants such as brominated epoxy resins.TBP is reacted with sodium hydroxide to form the sodium salt, which is used as a fungicide and wood preservative.
Microbial metabolism in products treated with TBP is known to produce 2,4,6-tribromoanisole.