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Usage

Uses

Used in Textile Industry:
1,3,5-Tris(dibromomethyl)benzene is used as a flame retardant in textiles to enhance their fire resistance. It releases bromine radicals at high temperatures, which react with the free radicals in the flame, thereby inhibiting the combustion process.
Used in Plastics Industry:
In the plastics industry, 1,3,5-Tris(dibromomethyl)benzene is utilized as a flame retardant to improve the fire safety of plastic materials. Its chemical reaction with flame radicals helps to slow down or prevent the spread of fire.
Used in Electronic Devices:
1,3,5-Tris(dibromomethyl)benzene is employed in electronic devices as a flame retardant to reduce the risk of fire hazards. Its ability to release bromine radicals upon exposure to heat aids in controlling the combustion process within electronic components.
However, due to its identification as a persistent organic pollutant, 1,3,5-Tris(dibromomethyl)benzene has raised environmental and health concerns. Its toxicity and potential for bioaccumulation have led to restrictions or bans on its use in certain countries, highlighting the need for safer alternatives in flame retardant applications.

Upstream product

• 108-67-8 1,3,5-trimethyl-benzene 

Downstream Products

• 3163-76-6 benzene-1,3,5-trialdehyde 
• 2695-89-8 4'-Nitro-trans-stilben-3,5-dicarbaldehyd 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

A C3-symmetric colorimetric anion sensor bearing hydrazone groups as binding sites

Tris-hydrazone (1) functioned as a colorimetric chemosensor for a variety of anions such as F-, AcO- and H2PO4-. The anion binding could be easily detected by naked-eye according to color changes. The high binding ability of the receptor 1 to anions was further investigated by UV-vis absorption spectroscopy in DMSO. The results of job plot of the receptor 1 with different anions demonstrated that the stoichiometry of the complex between 1 and F- was 1:1 (1:anion) and the stoichiometry of the other complexes studied was 1:3 (1:anion).

Synthesis and mesomorphic properties of new columnar liquid crystal containing 1,3,5-triiminebenzene with pendant 1,3,4-thiadiazole Group

A novel discotic liquid crystal series based on 1,3,5-benzenetrisazomethine derivatives with three pendant 2-amino-5-(4′-n-alkoxy)phenyl-1,3,4- thiadiazole has been synthesized, which is the first columnar molecules containing 1,3,4-thiadiazole moiety exhibiting a discotic liquid crystal. The molecular structure of compounds was confirmed by FT-IR, 1H-NMR, and mass spectroscopy and elemental analysis. The electron excitation properties of these compounds were investigated by UV-vis absorption spectroscopy. Their liquid crystalline properties were studied by polarizing optical microscopy and differential scanning calorimetry. The formation of a columnar mesophase was found to be dependent on the number of methylene unit in alkoxy side chains.