87-84-3

Basic information

• Product Name: 1,2,3,4,5-Pentabromo-6-chlorocyclohexane
• Synonyms: 1,2,3,4,5-pentabromo-6-chloro-cyclohexan;1,2,3,4,5-pentabromo-6-chlorocyclohexane;1,2,3,4,5-pentabromo-6-chlorocyclohexane.;1-chloro-2,3,4,5,6-pentabromo-cyclohexan;chloropentabromocyclohexane;FR-651A;Cyclohexane, 1,2,3,4,5-pentabromo-6-chloro-;1,2,3,4-pentabromo-6-chlorocyclohexane
• CAS NO: 87-84-3
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₆Br₅Cl
• Molecular Weight: 513.08
• EINECS: 201-776-5
• Product Categories: Organics
• Mol File: 87-84-3.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 34.6°C (rough estimate)
• Flash Point: 190.556°C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 5.2412 (rough estimate)
• Vapor Pressure: 0mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.5100 (estimate)
• CAS DataBase Reference: 1,2,3,4,5-Pentabromo-6-chlorocyclohexane(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 1,2,3,4,5-Pentabromo-6-chlorocyclohexane(87-84-3)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 1,2,3,4,5-Pentabromo-6-chlorocyclohexane(87-84-3)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 87-84-3(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

1,2,3,4,5-Pentabromo-6-chlorocyclohexane is a halogenated flame retardant, which is a chemical compound that contains five bromine atoms and one chlorine atom attached to a cyclohexane ring. It is known for its fireproofing properties and is commonly used in various industries to enhance the fire resistance of materials.

Uses

Used in Textile Industry:
1,2,3,4,5-Pentabromo-6-chlorocyclohexane is used as a fireproofing agent for textiles, providing enhanced flame resistance to fabrics used in clothing, upholstery, and other textile products. This helps to reduce the risk of fire and protect people and property from fire-related hazards.
Used in Plastics and Polymers Industry:
1,2,3,4,5-Pentabromo-6-chlorocyclohexane is used as a flame retardant in the production of plastics and polymers, improving their fire resistance and reducing the risk of fire in various applications, such as electronic devices, automotive parts, and construction materials.
Used in Electronic Industry:
1,2,3,4,5-Pentabromo-6-chlorocyclohexane is used as a fireproofing agent in the electronic industry, where it is incorporated into the materials used in the manufacturing of electronic devices and components. This helps to prevent fires caused by electrical faults or overheating, ensuring the safety and reliability of electronic products.
Used in Construction Industry:
1,2,3,4,5-Pentabromo-6-chlorocyclohexane is used as a flame retardant in construction materials, such as insulation, wall coverings, and flooring. This helps to improve the fire resistance of buildings and structures, reducing the risk of fire spread and protecting occupants and property from fire-related hazards.

Air & Water Reactions

Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

Halogenated aliphatic compounds, such as 1,2,3,4,5-Pentabromo-6-chlorocyclohexane, are moderately or very reactive. Reactivity generally decreases with increased degree of substitution of halogen for hydrogen atoms. Materials in this group are incompatible with strong oxidizing and reducing agents. Also, they are incompatible with many amines, nitrides, azo/diazo compounds, alkali metals, and epoxides.

Fire Hazard

Flash point data for 1,2,3,4,5-Pentabromo-6-chlorocyclohexane are not available; however, 1,2,3,4,5-Pentabromo-6-chlorocyclohexane is probably nonflammable.

InChI:InChI=1/C6H6Br5Cl/c7-4(8)2-1-3-5(9,12)6(4,10)11/h1-3H2

Synthetic route

benzene (71-43-2) → 1,2,3,4,5-pentabromo-6-chloro-cyclohexane (87-84-3)

Conditions	Yield
With bromine; chlorine Irradiation;

Upstream product

• 71-43-2 benzene