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Bde 153

Also known as 2,2',4,4',5,5'-Hexabromodiphenyl ether, PBDE 153, Benzene, 1,1'-oxybis(2,4,5-tribromo-

CAS 68631-49-2Formula C12H4Br6OMolar mass 643.59 g/molEC 690-275-9
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Bde 153 chemical structure, C12H4Br6O, CAS 68631-49-2
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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All properties
CAS number
68631-49-2
Formula
C12H4Br6O
Molar mass
643.59 g/mol
EC number
690-275-9
HS code
290930
Category
Flame retardants

What is Bde 153?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

2,2',4,4',5,5'-Hexabromodiphenyl ether is an aromatic ether and an organobromine compound.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
1,2,4-tribromo-5-(2,4,5-tribromophenoxy)benzene
CAS number
68631-49-2 CAS number cross-checked
EC number
690-275-9
Molecular formula
C12H4Br6O
UNII
NX58WCQ511
MDL number
MFCD06407722
InChIKey
RZXIRSKYBISPGF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C12H4Br6O/c13-5-1-9(17)11(3-7(5)15)19-12-4-8(16)6(14)2-10(12)18/h1-4H
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
C1=C(C(=CC(=C1Br)Br)Br)OC2=CC(=C(C=C2Br)Br)Br

Synonyms

  • 2,2',4,4',5,5'-Hexabromodiphenyl ether
  • PBDE 153
  • Benzene, 1,1'-oxybis(2,4,5-tribromo-
  • Benzene, 1,1'-oxybis[2,4,5-tribromo-
  • 1,2,4-tribromo-5-(2,4,5-tribromophenoxy)benzene
  • 1,1'-oxybis(2,4,5-tribromobenzene)
  • 2,2,4,4,5,5-Hexabromodiphenyl ether
  • PBDE No. 153
  • Benzene, 1,1'-oxybis[2,4,5-tribromo-, 1,1'-Oxybis[2,4,5-tribromobenzene], 2,2',4,4',5,5'-Hexabromodiphenyl ether, BDE 153, PBDE 153, 2,2',4,4',5,5'-HexaBDE
  • PBDE 153 50 microg/mL in Nonane
  • 1,1'-Oxybis(2,4,5-tribromo-Benzene
  • 1,1'-Oxybis[2,4,5-tribromo]benzene, 9CI
  • 2,2',4,4',5,5'-Hexabromodiphenylether Solution in Hexane, 100ug/mL

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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No measured properties are recorded for this substance yet. Ask suppliers for a technical data sheet.

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Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
643.59 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
637.5362 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
8.05calc.
Topological polar surface area
9.23 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
0calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
1calc.
Rotatable bonds
2calc.
Heavy atoms
19calc.
Rings
2calc.
Aromatic rings
2calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Fails (2 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, c1ccc(Oc2ccccc2)cc1

c1ccc(Oc2ccccc2)cc1

2 rings, 13 atoms, the Diphenyl ether ring system.

9,579 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Uses and applications

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Functional uses

  • Flame retardant

Pharmacology

Hexabrominated Diphenyl Ether 153 is a solid containing aromatic rings connected by an ether bond and containing six bromine atoms. It had been used in industrial applications as a flame retardant but has been phased out of industrial use because of environmental persistence and potential hormone-disrupting effects in humans.

Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Bde 153 is traded under.

HS 2909.30Indicative HS code

Aromatic ethers and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives

World exports in 2024
$470M
−2.2% vs 2023, imports $432M
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China45.7%
  2. Germany15.7%
  3. India * partner reported9.9%
Top importers
  1. United States14.3%
  2. China11.8%
  3. India * partner reported8.3%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for Bde 153 is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Bde 153, based on the data on this page

What is Bde 153?

2,2',4,4',5,5'-Hexabromodiphenyl ether is an aromatic ether and an organobromine compound.

What is the CAS number of Bde 153?

The CAS registry number of Bde 153 is 68631-49-2.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Bde 153?

The molecular formula of Bde 153 is C12H4Br6O and its molar mass is 643.59 g/mol.

What is Bde 153 used for?

Known uses and roles of Bde 153 include flame retardants in plastics and polymers and flame retardant.

Is Bde 153 hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Bde 153 is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Bde 153?

Bde 153 is usually classified under HS code 290930 (Aromatic ethers and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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