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301930

Sigma-Aldrich

2,2-Bis(bromomethyl)-1,3-propanediol

98%

Synonym(s):

1,3-Dibromo-2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane, Dibromoneopentyl glycol, Pentaerythritol dibromide, Pentaerythritol dibromohydrin

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Linear Formula:
HOCH2C(CH2Br)2CH2OH
CAS Number:
3296-90-0
Molecular Weight:
261.94
EC Number:
221-967-7
MDL number:
MFCD00004688
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
PubChem Substance ID:
24858219
NACRES:
NA.23

vapor pressure

10 mmHg ( 178 °C)

Quality Level

100

Assay

98%

form

solid

mp

112-114 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

OCC(CO)(CBr)CBr

InChI

1S/C5H10Br2O2/c6-1-5(2-7,3-8)4-9/h8-9H,1-4H2

InChI key

CHUGKEQJSLOLHL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Health hazard
GHS08

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H340,H350

Hazard Classifications

Carc. 1B - Muta. 1B

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 2

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dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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PRTR

Class II Designated Chemical Substances

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JAN Code

301930-VAR:
301930-25G:
301930-1KG:
301930-BULK:
301930-3KG:

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J K Dunnick et al.
Toxicologic pathology, 25(6), 541-548 (1998-01-23)
Several brominated chemicals have been shown to be multisite-multispecies carcinogens in laboratory animals, and in this paper we report that the flame retardant, 2,2-bis(bromomethyl)-1,3-propanediol (BMP) is also a multisite carcinogen in both sexes of Fischer 344 rats and B6C3F1 mice.
Weixi Kong et al.
Toxicology, 290(2-3), 271-277 (2011-10-25)
2,2-bis(bromomethyl)-1,3-propanediol (BMP) is an extensively used brominated flame retardant found in urethane foams and polyester resins. In a 2-year dietary study conducted by the National Toxicology Program, BMP caused neoplastic lesions at multiple sites including the urinary bladder in both
M R Elwell et al.
Fundamental and applied toxicology : official journal of the Society of Toxicology, 12(3), 480-490 (1989-04-01)
Thirteen-week toxicity studies of the flame retardant 2,2-bis(bromomethyl)-1,3-propanediol (BMP; dibromoneopentyl glycol; FR-1138; CAS No. 329690-0) were conducted in male and female F344/N rats and B6C3F1 mice. The chemical was administered by oral gavage in corn oil 5 days per week
Reproductive toxicology. 2,2-bis(bromomethyl)-1,3-propanediol.
Environmental health perspectives, 105 Suppl 1, 271-272 (1997-02-01)
2,2-Bis(bromomethyl)-1,3-propanediol (technical grade).
Report on carcinogens : carcinogen profiles, 12, 70-71 (2011-08-19)
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