Pentabromobenzyl bromide

Pentabromobenzyl bromide (CAS 38521-51-6) is a highly brominated aromatic compound used as a reactive and additive flame retardant in polymer and textile systems.

Where is Pentabromobenzyl bromide used?

• Plastics and polymer compounding: incorporated into engineering resins and thermosets to meet flammability standards such as UL 94 V-0
• Textile back-coating: durable flame retardancy for upholstery and technical fabrics
• Leather and paper processing: flame-retardant additive for surface treatments or impregnation requiring halogenated chemistry
• It is also evaluated as a reactive intermediate for synthesizing brominated flame-retardant compounds used in specialty polymer systems.

Commercial specifications

• Purity specifications commonly confirmed by bromine content assay and melting point range
• Packaging in multi-kilogram quantities suited to industrial procurement volumes