13209-20-6

Basic information

• Product Name: ALPHA,ALPHA,ALPHA',ALPHA',4,5-HEXABROMO-O-XYLENE
• Synonyms: Heyabromoxylene;alpha,alpha,alpha',alpha'-4,5-hexabromo-o-xylene96+%;ALPHA,ALPHA,ALPHA',ALPHA',4,5-HEXABROMO-O-XYLENE;ALPHA,ALPHA,ALPHA',ALPHA'-4,5-HEYABROMO-O-XYLENE;|,|,|',|',4,5-Hexabromo-O-xylene;1,2-DibroMo-4,5-bis(dibroMoMethyl)benzene
• CAS NO: 13209-20-6
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₄Br₆
• Molecular Weight: 579.54
• Mol File: 13209-20-6.mol
• Article Data: 8

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: 135 °C
• Boiling Point: 472.9±40.0 °C(Predicted)
• Appearance: /
• Density: 2.777±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
• CAS DataBase Reference: ALPHA,ALPHA,ALPHA',ALPHA',4,5-HEXABROMO-O-XYLENE(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: ALPHA,ALPHA,ALPHA',ALPHA',4,5-HEXABROMO-O-XYLENE(13209-20-6)
• EPA Substance Registry System: ALPHA,ALPHA,ALPHA',ALPHA',4,5-HEXABROMO-O-XYLENE(13209-20-6)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 13209-20-6(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

ALPHA,ALPHA,ALPHA',ALPHA',4,5-HEXABROMO-O-XYLENE, also known as HBCD, is a highly brominated flame retardant used in a variety of industries, including the production of polystyrene foam insulation, textiles, and electronics. It is a persistent organic pollutant that can build up in the environment and bioaccumulate in organisms. HBCD has been found to have toxic effects on aquatic organisms and may also pose human health risks. Due to its persistence and potential for harm, HBCD has been banned or restricted in several countries and is classified as a substance of very high concern by the European Chemicals Agency. Efforts to find safer alternatives to HBCD are ongoing in order to minimize its environmental and health impacts.

Upstream product

• 95-47-6 o-xylene 
• 6425-67-8 1,2-dibromo-4,5-bis(bromomethyl)benzene 
• 24932-48-7 1,2-dibromo-4,5-dimethylbenzene 

Downstream Products

• 855790-81-7 C₄₁H₃₆ 
• 855790-75-9 C₃₄H₂₈ 

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