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Decabromodiphenylethane

Also known as decabromodiphenyl ethane, DeBDethane, Firemaster 2100

CAS 84852-53-9Formula C14H4Br10Molar mass 971.23 g/molEC 284-366-9
Decabromodiphenylethane chemical structure, C14H4Br10, CAS 84852-53-9
2D chemical structure

Key facts

What buyers check first

Appearance
White powder
Melting point
>345
Solubility
Insoluble in water
HS code
290399
Category
Flame retardants
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What is Decabromodiphenylethane?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Decabromodiphenylethane is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C14H4Br10 and a molar mass of 971.23 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 84852-53-9. The IUPAC name is 1,2,3,4,5-pentabromo-6-[2-(2,3,4,5,6-pentabromophenyl)ethyl]benzene.

Identifiers

Registry numbers, names and line notations, tap to copy

IUPAC name
1,2,3,4,5-pentabromo-6-[2-(2,3,4,5,6-pentabromophenyl)ethyl]benzene
CAS number
84852-53-9 CAS number cross-checked
EC number
284-366-9
Molecular formula
C14H4Br10
UNII
WZ2532TA0A
MDL number
MFCD06407713
InChIKey
BZQKBFHEWDPQHD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C14H4Br10/c15-5-3(6(16)10(20)13(23)9(5)19)1-2-4-7(17)11(21)14(24)12(22)8(4)18/h1-2H2
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
C(CC1=C(C(=C(C(=C1Br)Br)Br)Br)Br)C2=C(C(=C(C(=C2Br)Br)Br)Br)Br

Synonyms

  • decabromodiphenyl ethane
  • DeBDethane
  • Firemaster 2100
  • 1,2-bis(pentabromophenyl)ethane
  • Benzene, 1,1'-(1,2-ethanediyl)bis[2,3,4,5,6-pentabromo-
  • Benzene, 1,1'-(1,2-ethanediyl)bis(2,3,4,5,6-pentabromo-
  • ethane, 1,2-bis(pentabromophenyl)
  • 1,2-Bis(perbromophenyl)ethane
  • 1,2-Bis(2,3,4,5,6-pentabromophenyl)ethane
  • 1,2,3,4,5-pentabromo-6-[2-(2,3,4,5,6-pentabromophenyl)ethyl]benzene
  • 1,2-Bis(pentabromophenyl) ethane
  • 1,1'-Ethane-1,2-diylbis(pentabromobenzene)
  • 1,1'-(Ethane-1,2-diyl)bis(pentabromobenzene)
  • 1,1'-(ethane-1,2-diyl)bis[pentabromobenzene]
  • saytex 8010
  • C14H4Br10
  • bis(pentabromophenyl)ethane
  • 1,2-Bis(pentabromo
  • Deca-bromodiphenylethane
  • 2,2',3,3',4,4',5,5',6,6'-Decabromobibenzyl
  • 2,2',3,3',4,4',5,5',6,6'-decabromodiphenylether
  • 1,1'-(1,2-ethanediyl)bis(2,3,4,5,6-pentabromobenzene)
  • 1,1'-(Ethane-1,2-diyl)bis(2,3,4,5,6-pentabromobenzene)

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade

Appearance
White powderexp.
Odour
Odorlessexp.
Melting point
>345exp.
Solubility
Insoluble in waterexp.

Values vary by grade. Ask suppliers for the COA or TDS of the batch you buy.

Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
971.23 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
961.2147 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
11.1calc.
Topological polar surface area
0 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
0calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
0calc.
Rotatable bonds
3calc.
Heavy atoms
24calc.
Rings
2calc.
Aromatic rings
2calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.14calc.
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(CCc2ccccc2)cc1

c1ccc(CCc2ccccc2)cc1

2 rings, 14 atoms, the Dibenzyl ring system.

2,216 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

What the substance is used for, by industry and function

Flame retardant substance for various applications, such as plastic and rubber materials, electrical and electronic equipment, adhesives and sealants.

DBDPE was introduced more than twenty years ago and it has, at least during the last decade, been used as a substitute for decabrominated diphenyl ether (BDE-209) and therefore it is currently used in more or less the same applications as BDE-209, such as manufacture of plastics (including polyester and vinyl ester resins) and rubber products as well as in different applications related to manufacture of textiles and leather. The compound is also used in polymers used for electronic and electrical applications. DBDPE could also be used in adhesives and sealants.

Plastics -> Typical concentration range in plastic materials -> 15.0 - 35.0%.

Industrial uses: Intermediate, Sealant (barrier), Flame retardant.

Consumer uses: Flame retardant.

Use classes: Plastics.

Functional uses

  • Flame retardant

Regulatory status

Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance

United States

  • TSCA inventory (USA)
    Status: Active in US commerce, Regulatory flags: Added by a premanufacture notice, significant new use rule, section 5(e) order

HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

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

HS 2903.99Indicative HS code

Halogenated derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons, other

World exports in 2024
$798M
−15.8% vs 2023, imports $786M
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China51.0%
  2. United States15.9%
  3. Belgium8.6%
Top importers
  1. India * partner reported16.1%
  2. United States14.7%
  3. Germany10.9%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Decabromodiphenylethane, based on the data on this page

What is Decabromodiphenylethane?

Decabromodiphenylethane is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C14H4Br10 and a molar mass of 971.23 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 84852-53-9. The IUPAC name is 1,2,3,4,5-pentabromo-6-[2-(2,3,4,5,6-pentabromophenyl)ethyl]benzene.

What is the CAS number of Decabromodiphenylethane?

The CAS registry number of Decabromodiphenylethane is 84852-53-9.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Decabromodiphenylethane?

The molecular formula of Decabromodiphenylethane is C14H4Br10 and its molar mass is 971.23 g/mol.

What is Decabromodiphenylethane used for?

Flame retardant substance for various applications, such as plastic and rubber materials, electrical and electronic equipment, adhesives and sealants.

Is Decabromodiphenylethane hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Decabromodiphenylethane 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 Decabromodiphenylethane?

Decabromodiphenylethane is usually classified under HS code 290399 (Halogenated derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons, other). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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