1,2-DIBROMO-4-(1,2-DIBROMOETHYL)-CYCLOHEXANE

Chemical properties

white crystalline powder

The Uses of 1,2-DIBROMO-4-(1,2-DIBROMOETHYL)-CYCLOHEXANE

Tetrabromoethylcyclohexane (TBECH) is an additive brominated flame retardant used in domestic and industrial applications. It was used to investigate the biodegradation kinetics in aerobic and anaerob ic soil.

The Uses of 1,2-DIBROMO-4-(1,2-DIBROMOETHYL)-CYCLOHEXANE

Tetrabromoethylcyclohexane (TBECH) is an additive brominated flame retardant used in domestic and industrial applications. It was used to investigate the biodegradation kinetics in aerobic and anaerobic soil.

General Description

White crystalline powder. Ester-like odor.

Air & Water Reactions

Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

Halogenated aliphatic compounds, such as 1,2-DIBROMO-4-(1,2-DIBROMOETHYL)-CYCLOHEXANE, are moderately or very reactive. Reactivity generally decreases with increased degree of substitution of halogen for hydrogen atoms. Materials in this group may be incompatible with strong oxidizing and reducing agents. Also, they may be incompatible with many amines, nitrides, azo/diazo compounds, alkali metals, and epoxides.

Fire Hazard

Flash point data for 1,2-DIBROMO-4-(1,2-DIBROMOETHYL)-CYCLOHEXANE are not available; however, 1,2-DIBROMO-4-(1,2-DIBROMOETHYL)-CYCLOHEXANE is probably combustible.