CAS 85-22-3: Pentabromoethylbenzene

2,3,4,5,6-Pentabromoethylbenzene is a chemical compound that can be found in the class of retardants. It is used to slow down the rate at which a material such as paper burns. 2,3,4,5,6-Pentabromoethylbenzene has been shown to have a negative effect on humans and may cause reproductive toxicity. The compound has also been detected in wastewater treatment plants where it has been shown to inhibit the growth of bacteria and other microorganisms. 2,3,4,5,6-Pentabromoethylbenzene reacts with fatty acids by inserting into the C-H bond and forming an alkyl radical. This reaction mechanism is important because it produces an organic radical that can react with hydrogen atoms from neighboring molecules and form new bonds.

Applications Pentabromoethylbenzene is a flame retardant and a standard for environmental testing and research. References EPA. Method 1668, (EPA 821-R-00-002) (1999); Xu, P., et al.: Environ. Pollut 228, 61 (2017)