2,4,6-tribromophenol

Also known as 2,4,6-TBP, Xeroform, Bromol, Tribromophenol

2,4,6-Tribromophenol (TBP) is a brominated derivative of phenol. It is used as a fungicide, as a wood preservative, and an intermediate in the preparation of flame retardants.

Chemical data

Formula: C6H3Br3O
Molecular weight: 330.8 g/mol
IUPAC name: 2,4,6-tribromophenol
SMILES: C1=C(C=C(C(=C1Br)O)Br)Br
InChIKey: BSWWXRFVMJHFBN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
XLogP: 4.4
Polar surface area: 20.2 Å²
H-bond donors: 1
H-bond acceptors: 1
Formal charge: 0

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Drug data · ChEMBL

Molecule type: Small molecule

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Wikidata facts

Mass: 327.773401016

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found in taxon: Lanice conchilega
chemical formula: C₆H₃Br₃O
canonical SMILES: C1=C(C=C(C(=C1Br)O)Br)Br
MCN code: 2908.19.21
melting point: 89.0
Commons category: 2,4,6-Tribromophenol
boiling point: 286
density: 2.55
pKa: 6.8

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Encyclopedic overview

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Contents

Production
Uses
Bismuth salt
Metabolism
References

2,4,6-Tribromophenol (TBP) is a brominated derivative of phenol. It is used as a fungicide, as a wood preservative, and an intermediate in the preparation of flame retardants.

== Production ==

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