Product Name
4,4’-Dibromobiphenyl
Melting Point
150°C ± 50
CAS Number
92-86-4
Stability
Very slightly soluble in water; Soluble in DCM, chloroform, toluene (pred, logP=4.88, ESOL logS=-5.42)
MF
C12H8Br2
Usage
PBBs can be used as flame retardants and may be added to the plastics used to make products like computer monitors, televisions, textiles, and plastic foams to make them difficult to burn. However, the use of PBBs is banned or restricted in most areas due to their toxicity and persistence in the environment. (L628, L629)
MW
312
RID/ADR
tab-spec
Per current SDS classification
Appearance
white crystal