2,3-Dibromo-1-propanol

Public-database records for 2,3-Dibromo-1-propanol (CAS 96-13-9), reproduced here for independent cross-checking.

Safety classification and hazard statements

Physical description and handling notes

• 2,3-dibromo-1-propanol is a clear colorless to slightly yellow viscous liquid. (NTP, 1992)
• Colorless to slightly yellow liquid; [CAMEO] Faintly yellow clear viscous liquid; [MSDSonline]
• COLORLESS LIQUID
• greater than 235 °F (NTP, 1992)
• SOL IN ACETONE, ALCOHOL, ETHER, BENZENE
• 2.12 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink

Reported physical properties

How this substance is indexed

Documented uses

• Used to make flame retardants, insecticides, and pharmaceuticals; [HSDB]
• Intermediate in the preparation of flame retardants, insecticides, and pharmaceuticals.
• Main use is in the production of tris(1,2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate, commonly called Tris.
• Cosmetics product ingredient: 2,3-Dibromo-1-propanol
• REACTION OF ALLYL ALCOHOL WITH BROMINE IN CARBON TETRACHLORIDE
• (1972) PROBABLY GREATER THAN 9.08X10+5 GRAMS

Names this substance appears under

2,3-Dibromo-1-propanol; 96-13-9; 2,3-Dibromopropan-1-ol; 2,3-DIBROMOPROPANOL; Dibromopropanol; 1-Propanol, 2,3-dibromo-; 2,3-Dibromopropyl alcohol; Brominex 257; 1,2-Dibromopropan-3-ol; USAF DO-42; beta-Dibromohydrin; DBP (flame retardant); NCI-C55436; Allyl alcohol dibromide; DTXSID7021817; Glycerol 1,2-dibromohydrin

Computed molecular descriptors

Database abstract

2,3-Dibromo-1-propanol · CAS 96-13-9 · C3H6Br2O. UNII C0YBW1OA2I. 沸点: 426 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992); 沸点: 219 °C; 闪点: Flash point > 113 °C.

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.