Pentachlorotoluene is a synthetic organobromine compound with the molecular formula C6Br5CH3.

Synthesis

Pentabromotoluene is a derivative of toluene and is synthesized from it.

Physical properties

The compound forms white crystalline powder. Its crystals are of monoclinic system. Due to the substitution with five bromine atoms on the aromatic ring, pentabromotoluene has a significantly lower volatility than toluene.

Uses

Pentabromotoluene is widely used as a flame retardant in textiles, rubber, unsaturated polyesters, polyethylene, SBR latex, etc.

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