Tetra Bromo Bis Phenol A

White crystalline powder based Tetra Bromo Bis Phenol A (TBBA) is a type of laboratory chemical used for producing synthetic fabrics and plastic paints. This chemical acts as reactive flame retarding factor for polycarbonate. During production of HIPS and ABS thermoplastics, this chemical serves as synthetic additive. Available in pure form, this Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA) contains bromine, volatile matter, moisture and iron in precise amount.

Production: Tetrabromobisphenol A is produced by the reaction of bromine with bisphenol A. Most commercial TBBPA products consist of a mixture that differ in the degree of bromination with the formula C₁₅H₁₆ - xBrxO₂ where x = 1 to 4. Its fire-retarding properties correlate with %Br.

• IUPAC name: 4,4  (Propane-2,2-diyl)bis(2,6-dibromophenol)
• Molar mass: 543.9 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₅H₁₂Br₄O₂
• Melting point: 178 degree centigrade
• Boiling point: 250 degree centigrade
• ChemSpider ID: 6366
• Density: 2,12 g cm - 3 (20 degree centigrade)
• Solubility in water: insoluble
• CAS Number: 79-94-7

• This compound is a brominated flame retardant.
• It is highly demanded in industries as a common fire retardant. 
• A reactive application bonds TBBPA chemically to polymers. 
• The atmosphere, hydrosphere, soil, and sediment contain trace concentrations of TBBPA emitted from different processes.