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Pentaerythritol Dibromide

Catalog No. P269970 Name Toronto Research Chemicals
CAS Number 3296-90-0 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
2,2-bis(bromomethyl)propane-1,3-diol
IUPAC Traditional name
2,2-bis(bromomethyl)propane-1,3-diol
Synonyms
Dibromoneopentyl glycol
Pentaerythritol Dibromohydrin
1,3-Dibromo-2,2-dimethylolpropane
NSC 9001
2,2-Bis(bromomethyl)-1,3-propanediol
1,3-Dibromo-2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane
FR 1138
FR 522

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 3296-90-0

PROPERTIES

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Description (English)
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

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